Face book app deletes messages and posts after 10 second

Social networking Facebook has launched a new app which erases pictures and messages within 10 minutes of being sent. This application is an advanced version of the social networking site’s application ‘poke’. This application allows users to send fleeting messages, pokes, photos and 10 second videos to friends.

The message expires after a set period of time from 1 to 10 seconds and can be retrieved either a friend and is perfect especially in the case of salacious (lewd) messages. “With this ‘poke app you can poke or send message photos and videos to Facebook friends to share what you are up to in lighter way”, said the company in announcement of this app in his official blog post. While using this application users have to choose from a set of options at the bottom of the screen to send a poke. The options available help can enable the user to type 120 character message and sent it also photos and ten second videos can also be sent accordingly. The recipient can then decide how long he wants the message the recipient to see the message.

The new function offered by Facebook is much similar to the Snapchat which is popular among young users. This has gained reputation as a tool for sending risqué message. Facebook is encouraging users to report about inappropriate messages. The company also stated in his official blog, “If you see something you are uncomfortable with, you can click the gear menu and report it.