Snapchat surprised users on Tuesday, Sept. 15, when it released its recent update. Before clicking the button in the Apple Store to download the new edition, Snapchat gives a small hint of its changes. “Before taking a selfie, press and hold on your face for a surprise!” The new update allows users to apply Lenses, which are similar to filters. Lenses alter faces before taking a photo or video. There are heart eyes, cartoon eyes, a rainbow mouth, and more. Along with the Lenses are Trophies, located above the camera when swiping up. These can be unlocked as one advances through snapchat and earns achievements. Every new Trophy is a surprise since the Trophies’ names remain locked until users achieve a certain level.

At last, Snapchat awards teens for taking photos of themselves.

Before the update, Snapchatters could replay just one snap a day. But for most people, this is not enough to account for the abundance of snaps that go unacknowledged. The new update allows users to replay more than one a day if they’re willing to spend 99 cents for three. If money is available and an urge to see a four second snap of a cat again seems like justified reason for the price, users should take advantage of this new feature.   

This new update for Snapchat brings a new way to experience yourself-ie. From Lenses to expenses, the Snapchat gods have finally rewarded us for our vanity.