Twitter launches disappearing tweets that vanish in a day

By The Associated Press 

Twitter is launching tweets that disappear in 24 hours called "Fleets" globally, echoing social media sites like Snapchat, Facebook and Instagram that already have disappearing posts.

The company says the ephemeral tweets, which it calls "fleets," are designed to allay the concerns of new users who might be turned off by the public and permanent nature of normal tweets.

The new "Fleets" feature is reminiscent of Instagram and Facebook "stories" and Snapchat's snaps, which let users post short-lived photos and messages.

Such features are increasingly popular with social media users looking for smaller groups and and more private chats.

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