Snapchat may be outgrowing its disappearing photos

Snapchat is taking its biggest step back yet from the disappearing messages that made it famous — and it may not be a bad thing.

Snapchat revealed a new feature Wednesday called Memories, which will allow users to more easily save their photos and videos and, for the first time, easily share photos and videos captured outside of the app.

On a practical level, Memories promises to bring users much more flexibility in how they share photos and videos within Snapchat. That's because you'll be able to not only have a more streamlined way to save your snaps, but you also will be able to share photos you've already taken. Read more...