Twitter’s been awfully busy since its IPO hit the books, and now it’s reportedly considering a standalone messaging app. According to AllThingsD, sources close to Twitter say the company could be considering taking its direct messaging service a step further and spinning it off as its own app.
The article goes on to say that Twitter has been keeping a close eye on now-you-see-it-now-you-don’t messaging app Snapchat, running a survey to assess its impact, and has even met privately with employees from MessageMe. MessageMe notably reached 5 million users within 75 days of its launch. The news of a possible Twitter-backed messaging app comes just days after changes to its direct messaging service that allow users to reach out to others without having to follow them first.
Do you think it’s a good idea?
