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Snapchat's newest feature is going to make you even more addicted to the app

Alex Heath

2015-11-23T19:26:30Z

On Monday Snapchat added a feature called Story Explorer, and it's one of the biggest additions to the social network in a long time.

Story Explorer lets you swipe up on a photo or video (or "snap") to see similar snaps from other people. Instead of just seeing one 10-second clip from a concert, you could potentially see dozens.

Confused? Or just want to know more? Here's how Story Explorer works:

In Snapchat, you can broadcast snaps to more than just individual people.

The app's Live Stories list is a collection of snaps submitted by users. Live Stories expire after 24 hours and are themed around specific events, like an awards show, football game, or holiday.

With Story Explorer, you can now swipe up on a snap in a Live Story to see more similar snaps from other people.

Story Explorer relies on technology developed by our research team to provide more depth to every Snap in a Story," Snapchat said in a blog post. "When you see a moment that inspires or excites you, simply swipe up to see more Snaps of that same moment - from every perspective."

Swipe down on the screen to return back to the main Live Story you were viewing.

Snaps shown through Story Explorer are aggregated based on data like similar time stamps, location, and even the same objects that appear in videos.

Story Explorer is available in New York and Los Angeles starting Monday, "with plans to roll out this technology across many more Stories very soon," according to Snapchat.

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