Meta is cloning Snapchat again with a new app called Instants

Meta Platforms is internally developing a standalone app named Instants that enables users to send disappearing photos, positioning it as a competitor to Snapchat, according to Business Insider. A Meta spokesperson confirmed the internal prototype exists but is not under external testing.

Mobile developer Alessandro Paluzzi, recognized for reverse-engineering Instagram to expose unreleased features, first disclosed the Instants app on February 8. He shared a screenshot displaying the tagline “Share disappearing photos with friends.” This revelation highlights ongoing efforts within Meta to expand ephemeral messaging options beyond the core Instagram platform.

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