Facebook clones Snapchat again with new camera features
Another day, another feature Facebook is borrowing from Snapchat.Following up on its announcement of virtual masks in livestreams yesterday, the company is now testing bringing new photo effects and masks into its main camera app for stills and videos.It's not just the filters that are Snapchat-like either: the photos will disappear in 24 hours – unless someone comments on the photo to start a conversation.
Facebook is testing a new Snapchat clone in its main app
In what is quickly becoming an all too familiar story: Facebook is — once again — attempting a Snapchat clone.And this time, the company is putting it right inside its main app.The social network introduced a new experimental camera feature to its app that allows users to privately share photos with filters and other effects.
Facebook is testing a new messaging product that looks a lot like Snapchat
Facebook is testing another new product that looks and feels very similar to — you guessed it — Snapchat.The social network built a new camera and messaging feature that Facebook says will let users "share moments as they happen and express yourself more." The camera includes a number of optional special effects like facial masks, and once a photo or video is opened you'll have 24 hours to respond to it otherwise it'll disappear.Stop us if you've heard this before.
Facebook copies Snapchat yet again with new camera
Facebook's full assault on Snapchat has begun.On Friday, Facebook announced a completely revamped camera interface in its main app that can send goofy selfies to friends that disappear after 24 hours.The test, which Facebook simply calls "the new camera," is first being made available in Ireland before rolling out to everyone.
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