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YouTube Reintroduces In‑App Messaging With Invite‑Only Chats

YouTube says the age‑verified invite‑only system aims to let friends share and discuss videos securely.

Meta Starts Testing Threads DMs on the Web

Google Rolls Out Live Location Sharing Inside Messages on Android

YouTube Revives In‑App DMs in Limited Test for Adults in Ireland and Poland

X Starts Rolling Out 'Chat,' an Encrypted Replacement for DMs on iOS and Web

TikTok Expands DMs With Voice Notes and Multi-Image Sharing

Threads Launches Global In-App Messaging and Trending-Topic Highlighter

Threads Begins Testing Standalone DM Inbox in Select Markets

X Pauses Encrypted DMs Ahead of Rumored XChat Messaging App