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Want to Replay a Snapchat Snap? 99 Cents, Please

 & Angela Moscaritolo Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

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Ever zone out while viewing a Snap and totally miss something good? Until now, Snapchat only let you reply one Snap a day, but that's about to change.

Snapchatters in the U.S. can now purchase extra replays, starting at three for $0.99. You can use a replay on any Snap you receive, but you can only replay any snap once — so be sure you're paying attention the second time around.

"A Replay is like a compliment! So why stop at just one?" Snapchat wrote in a blog post. "They're a little pricey — but time is money!"

The new feature comes after Snapchat first introduced the replay feature almost two years ago. The company said the limit of one replay a day has sometimes frustrated users, so it's now hoping you'll open your wallet for more.

Besides paid replays, the update brings a fun new feature for jazzing up your selfies. When you're using the camera to take a selfie, press and hold on your face to activate Lenses.

"You can play with Lenses before taking a Snap — just select one from the row at the bottom and follow the on-screen instructions!" Snapchat wrote. "You'll also find some fun surprises in this update, including Trophies (tucked above the camera)."

Meanwhile, Snapchat had a busy summer adding new features. The company last month introduced Travel Mode to help you save mobile data and in July took some of a friction out of viewing Snaps and Stories by letting you tap to view instead of press and hold.

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Angela Moscaritolo

Angela Moscaritolo

Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

My Experience

I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables, fitness and health tech, and various other product categories. I have been with PCMag for more than 10 years, and in that time have written more than 6,000 articles and reviews for the site. I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices, and before that I was a reporter covering consumer tech news. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade. 

Prior to joining PCMag, I was a reporter for SC Magazine, focusing on hackers and computer security. I earned a BS in journalism from West Virginia University, and started my career writing for newspapers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

The Technology I Use

My little Florida beach bungalow is brimming with smart home tech. I have a smart speaker or display in every room, allowing me to control other connected devices by voice. The Nest Hub on my bedside table lets me set wake-up alarms, control my smart light bulbs, and set the temperature on my smart thermostat. I use the Amazon Echo Show 8 on my kitchen counter to browse recipes, reorder protein powder, check the weather, and watch the news while I do dishes. 

Because I suffer from allergies, air purifiers are essential. My favorite model is the Dyson Purifier Cool TP07, which doubles as a fan and continuously sends indoor pollution data to its companion mobile app. 

My pitbull Bradley sheds, so a good robot vacuum is a must. I currently use a premium Ecovacs Deebot that can both vacuum and mop, empty its own dustbin, and wash its own mop cloth. 

For fitness, I like to mix up my routine with cycling, indoor rowing, running, and strength training in addition to yoga. I take classes on the Tonal 2 smart strength training machine, I row indoors on an Aviron machine, and track my beach runs with an Apple Watch while listening to music on my Apple AirPods Pro. On the weekends, I love riding e-bikes like the rugged, beach-friendly Aventon Aventure for fun and fitness.

My job involves a lot of virtual meetings, so a quality webcam, microphone, and ring light are important. I use the Jabra PanaCast 20 webcam, the Elgato Wave: 3 microphone, and a Yesker tripod ring light. 

As for my preferred phone platform, I'm an iPhone person, but I've also extensively used Android for product testing.

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