Facebook Messenger is testing self-destruct messages – Technology Geek Team (press release) (blog)

Messenger could receive FaceBook function self-destructive messages.

Facebook could soon put the function similar to the function of self-destructive messages snapchat, a spokesman for Facebook. This new feature will allow messages disappear within an hour.

This option of self-destructive messages are currently in a trial period, it is only available to a group users select France. Users will have the option to activate and deactivate the new function by pressing a clock icon in the Messenger application

This is what Facebook said in a statement to BuzzFeed.

” We are pleased to announce the latest in a line coupling an optional product oriented Messenger make it better in the way users communicate with the people who matter most features. Starting today, we are making a small test in France with a feature that allows people to send messages that disappear in an hour … after being sent. Disappears a message gives people another option to choose when to have fun communicating in Messenger. We look forward to hearing recommendations from users, and we give you the opportunity. “

When this function extends to the 700 million users of Facebook messaging, whether it will have a significant deployment in absolute. Facebook certainly has this feature in mind, a worldwide release will depend on the suggestions and opinions that Facebook receives from users who are testing the function

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