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TikTok is taking on WhatsApp with direct messaging

The popular social media app continues to expand into new areas

In a press release on TikTok’s newsroom website, the company said: “We know our community loves Direct Messages and how easy they make it to share relatable content with friends, discover new videos, and stay on top of the latest trends. When a teen creates a group conversation, by default TikTok will require them to review and approve new joiners. Like Elon Musk’s X and other social media platforms, TikTok is slowly positioning itself to be the “everything app”, where you can view videos, upload photos, message friends, and more.

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