How Snapchat is Revolutionizing Social Networks

I have to issue a disclaimer here because I have never used Snapchat, or even checked out the website. I suppose I need to set up an account and see how it works.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/30/technology/while-we-werent-looking-snapchat-revolutionized-social-networks.html?em_pos=large&emc=edit_ct_20161201&nl=technology&nlid=44129217&ref=headline&te=1

Snapchat website: https://www.snapchat.com/