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Facebook challenges Snapchat with 'dissapearing message function'

on Nov 13, 2015 | 0 comments

By Rebecca Stewart

Facebook is trialing a new feature that can destroy messages up to an hour after they have been sent.

The Snapchat-like function has been designed for use on the social network’s Messenger app. Users can turn on the feature by pressing a small ‘egg-timer’ button on the top-right hand side of their screen and any message sent in that conversation will self-destruct.

Commenting on the move, Facebook said: “We look forward to hearing people’s feedback as they give it a try.”

So far, the feature is only available in France, but Facebook has indicated that a further roll-out will follow if it Read full story ›

Source: The Drum