By Rebecca Stewart

Facebook is testing out a new feature that lets users open up a ‘selfie’ camera within the app to overlay filters on to their pictures.

The Snapchat-esque tool is currently positioned at the top of select Facebooker’s news feeds and invites them to share a snap or video of themselves with friends using a special set of Olympic-themed filters.

It is visually similar to Snapchat’s Lenses feature, which lets users decorate their pictures with a range of animated filters, some of which are sponsored by brands.

The move marks the first time Facebook has integrated Masquerade (MSQRD), an app it bought Read full story ›

Source: The Drum