US EditionTikTok now lets users send voice notes and images in DMs
TikTok introduces voice notes up to 60 seconds and multimedia sharing with automated nudity detection to protect users aged 16 to 18, enhancing direct message safety.
- On Friday, TikTok told TechCrunch it is adding voice notes and media to DMs, enabling TikTok users to share audio, photos, and videos in one-on-one and group chats.
- Social platforms' messaging features influenced TikTok's move as competitors like WhatsApp, Instagram, and Apple's Messages already offer voice notes, popular with around 84% of Gen Z.
- TikTok limits voice notes and videos to 60 seconds, users can edit photos and videos in-message, and share up to nine images or videos per DM.
- By expanding DMs, TikTok is pushing to become a fuller social platform, positioning itself beyond short-form videos to boost revenue through in-app conversations.
- Safety-first: DMs remain restricted for users under 16 while users aged 16–18 have automatic nudity filters, senders can't use self-recorded media as initial messages, and TikTok will roll out privacy reminders over the next few weeks.
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