

But a lot of tried and tested IM apps (YM, AIM, MSN) already have FB cross-functionality. Practicalityįor a dedicated Facebook chat app, Chit Chat is OK.
#CHITCHAT FOR FACEBOOK INSTALL#
But it’s not the only one out there, and it pays to do your research before you download and install any free application. If you are frustrated with Facebook’s buggy chat app, Chit Chat is a good alternative. I closed the window and tried again - this time allowing access to me and my friends’ contact info (I chose not to give permission for access to my news feeds and to my data), and played round with the app. Since I didn’t allow Chit Chat to access my (and my friends’) contact info, everyone was offline.

I didn’t care for the color scheme, but then again, it’s a free app. I closed all the permissions Chit Chat required, clicked Skip, and was pleasantly surprised to see Chit Chat browser open. The expiry of the token still depends on the app developer’s instructions though.

By default, most access tokens expire after a short time period to ensure applications only make requests on behalf of the user when the are actively using the application. Chit Chat wants to have this level of access to your (and your friends') account (Image: Facebook)įacebook developers explained “anytime data access” as a short-term permissions token thatĮnables application(s) to perform authorized requests on behalf of the user at any time.
