AT LAST, A FACEBOOK “UNSEND” BUTTON

Ever wish you could retract something you said? Soon you’ll be able to do it on Facebook’s Messenger. The social network has started a rollout of an “Unsend” feature for Messenger, letting users delete messages within 10 minutes of sending. The feature will appear as an additional option at the bottom of the screen in Messenger. Now, the options include “copy,” “forward” and “delete;” the new option will be known as “remove.” Tap it, and you’ll be able to remove the message either only for you, or for all recipients. The Unsend feature is rolling out in some markets, namely Poland, Bolivia, Colombia and Lithuania. Other markets are coming soon, though timing is uncertain.
* But I need to retract something I sent to an American right now!
* Aw, man! Why does Bolivia always get the cool stuff first?
* “Introducing Unsend. Because at Facebook, we know sometimes you do dumb things.”
* Will this really make a dent in the number of careers ruined because of a hasty Facebook post?