Overview
- TikTok confirmed the features and said they will roll out gradually over the coming weeks to users with chat enabled.
- Direct messages now support voice notes up to 60 seconds and up to nine images or videos per message, with press-and-hold recording and a swipe-to-cancel gesture.
- Users can capture content with the TikTok camera or select from the gallery and edit media before sending in chats.
- Messaging features remain restricted to users aged 16 and older, and image or video cannot be sent as a first message to someone without a prior conversation.
- For accounts aged 16–18, automated filters detect and block nude content before delivery, reflecting TikTok’s push to pair engagement with youth-safety measures.