TikTok has recently introduced new features that bring it closer to being a comprehensive messaging application. The new group chat feature allows users to create or join groups of up to 32 people, chat, share videos, and interact in real time. To ensure safety for young users, TikTok has imposed limits for teenagers, only allowing friends to be added to the group and requiring approval for new members to join.
In addition to group chat, TikTok has added a sticker feature for direct messages, allowing users to express their emotions more vividly. Users can create and upload their stickers or use pre-existing ones.
By integrating these new features, TikTok is positioning itself to compete with other messaging applications. However, it also needs to address privacy and safety concerns, particularly for younger users. Protections such as age restrictions and reporting tools are essential, and TikTok should continue to work towards creating a safe and healthy online environment for all its users.
