Facebook Messenger could be getting self-destructing messages soon

Facebook could soon get self-destructing messages similar to that of Snapchat, according to a Facebook spokeswoman. This new feature will allow messages to disappear into thin air within an hour.

These self-destructing messages are currently under a trial run, being available to a select few users in France. Users will have the option of enabling and disabling the new feature by tapping an hourglass icon in the Messenger application.

Here’s what Facebook said in a statement to BuzzFeed:

“We’re excited to announce the latest in an engaging line of optional product features geared towards making Messenger the best way to communicate with the people that matter most. Starting today, we’re conducting a small test in France of a feature that allows people to send messages that disappear an hour after they’re sent. Disappearing messages gives people another fun option to choose from when they communicate on Messenger. We look forward to hearing people’s feedback as they give it a try.”

So, ephemeral text messages are coming to Messenger, but only if you want them enabled. It’s also not clear yet when this feature will roll out to all of Messenger’s 700 million users, if it will have a major rollout at all. Facebook is certainly considering this feature, and from the sounds of it, a global rollout will be dependent on the feedback they receive.

Messenger just recently received an update making it easier to share photos with friends and family.

What do you think of self-destructing messages in Facebook Messenger?

source: BuzzFeed

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