Snapchat wants to completely ban third-party apps

Snapchat has begun issuing warnings to users about linking third-party apps to the platform’s API, and will start locking the accounts of those who do not comply. The messaging app is a popular service due to a feature which deletes data including text and images after they have been viewed by the recipient. However, the use of third-party apps which breach this private arena has been a cause for concern, as well as a recent cyberattack caused by this weak link in the chain.