And remember: This has nothing to do with chat.
You'll only see content from people you're connected to on the app. The circle slowly disappears as the 24-hour timeframe elapses, letting you know how much time you have left to view it. To view a story, you simply tap the circle next to your friend's name, or their name itself. They appear under Recent Updates.Īnything published to Stories is given a lifespan of 24 hours, and Snapchat is capable of stitching multiple pieces of content together into a single story. First, the basics: Snapchat Stories are collections of photos and short videos that your friends (and any brands you might connect with) publish to the app.
