TikTok on Monday unveiled a major update to its platform, introducing group chats and stickers for direct messages.
Users can now send and receive messages with their friends, and the new group chat feature allows up to 32 people per chat. However, for safety reasons, this feature will not be available to teenagers aged 13 to 15.
According to TikTok’s blog post, “TikTok inspires self-expression, providing an easy way to share authentic and relatable content. Group Chat harnesses this power, allowing you to create a shared viewing experience with friends, family, and communities. Watch, comment, and react together in real time, making every interaction more dynamic and connected.”
To enhance user comfort, TikTok provides options to mute and block users in a chat. Additionally, users can report messages or entire chats if needed.
Alongside group chats, TikTok is also introducing stickers for direct messages. Users can create their own stickers through the new TikTok Stickers platform, adding a fun and creative touch to their conversations.
The TikTok app is free to download on the App Store and requires an iPhone or iPad with iOS 12 or later. Ensure you have the latest version of the app to access these new features.