Ask HN: Snapchat keeps uploading from my phone, I wonder what

Everytime before Snapchat sends notifications, the phone starts uploading, (the up arrow). I don't see it happening on other apps. Anybody know what they are taking from the phone?

Asking for a concerned kid.

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Ask HN: Snapchat keeps uploading from my phone, I wonder what

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