Snapchat's New Update Has Nothing to Do With Pictures

If you spend all day on Snapchat, prepare for the total inability to escape the app — another fun update is here. The company announced new, intriguing updates to its chat service aimed at making it easier for people to communicate on its platform. Chat 2.0, as it's labeled by Snapchat, includes one-tap video and audio calls, the ability to just listen or watch your friend on chat, and a new sticker-sending option. Snapchat's goal with this update is to make people feel like they are in person with one another, even when they're not. The update rolls out today to iOS and Android.

Snapchat also improved other features with this release; stories are easier to watch with the introduction of the autoadvance tool. When you've watched one story, it automatically jumps to the next story in your feed. If you love the hilarious lenses feature, you're sure to be pleased with these new capabilities as well. Check out photos ahead to see how use all these fun, new features!

Here's how you use chat.

Here's how you use chat.

Swipe right as you usually would to open a chat with a friend.

Say hello to the new way of video chatting.

Say hello to the new way of video chatting.

There's a new dashboard and video camera icon.

You have several options on video chats.

You have several options on video chats.

As you can see, someone can join, ignore, or just watch you.

The video chat feature can be used as a live stream.

The video chat feature can be used as a live stream.

If your friend chooses not to video chat, they can still watch your video.

An audio call feature also exists.

An audio call feature also exists.

If you don't want to see your friend, just call them instead.

You can also send a video note.

You can also send a video note.

You can record and leave your friends video or audio messages in chat.

Finally, stickers are available on Snapchat!

Finally, stickers are available on Snapchat!

These stickers are designed by and unique to Snapchat and are definitely going to be fun to use.

It's super easy to find a sticker to use.

It's super easy to find a sticker to use.

Don't want to scroll through the sticker options? Just type a word and Snapchat will find a corresponding sticker.