Facebook trying out Snapchat-like disappearing messages on Messenger

Facebook seems to be taking the cue from Snapchat and is testing out disappearing messages on its Messenger for iOS. The screenshots posted by Twitter user @iOSAppChanges show that users can set time limits for their messages, whether these be for a minute, after 15 minutes, an hour, four hours, or one day. This could appeal to users, especially the young crowd who use apps like Snapchat, who don’t want to have their messages stay online. It could also give its users more control over their private communications and even help deter Facebook from getting embroiled in its own Apple vs. FBI-like battle since it can no longer access these disappearing messages.

Source: MacWorld