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TikTok Direct Messages Get a Major Upgrade: Now with Audio & Image Sharing!
TikTok is evolving beyond viral videos and dances,aiming to become a more complete social platform. The latest step in this direction is a meaningful upgrade to its direct messaging (DM) system, bringing it closer in functionality to apps like WhatsApp and telegram.
Here’s what’s new:
Audio Messages: Users aged 16 and over can now send voice notes directly within TikTok chats. The process is similar to other messaging apps – press and hold the microphone icon to record. Be careful! Releasing the button automatically sends the message, so drag it upwards to cancel.
Image & Video Sharing: You can now send up to 9 photos or videos at once in a single message.
Enhanced Interaction: These additions aim to foster more personal and complete conversations between users.
TikTok’s broader strategy:
This update is part of a larger effort by tiktok to become a more complete social network. They’ve already introduced features like the ability to share videos up to 30 minutes long and the option to delete messages for everyone (similar to WhatsApp).
The goal? To elevate the role of private chat from a complementary feature to a central component of the TikTok experience.
In short, TikTok is making a strong push to be more* than just a video platform – it wants to be your go-to place for connecting with friends and family.