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With latest version of app, you can DM reply to any message in the thread (not just most recent) and use any emoji reaction.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 9, 2023
Release of encrypted DMs V1.0 should happen tomorrow. This will grow in sophistication rapidly. The acid test is that I could not see your DMs even if…
Twitter, the popular social media platform, has added another feature to make conversations in Direct Messages (DMs) more engaging and expressive. Users can now react with emojis in their private messages, creating a more interactive and nuanced communication experience. The update has drawn attention from various quarters, including a response from SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
We’re excited to launch two new features in Direct Messages today!
— Twitter Support (@TwitterSupport) May 10, 2023
📢 Introducing DM Replies! You can now reply to any message you receive in DMs, making conversations smoother and more intuitive.
🥳 We’ve also added a new Emoji Picker to DMs, allowing you to react to messages…
According to the announcement made by Twitter Support, users can add an emoji reaction to any Direct Message by clicking on the heart button next to the message. Like Facebook's reaction emojis in Messenger, this feature aims to provide users with an additional layer of expressiveness during conversations.
You can now react to Twitter DMs with any emoji. pic.twitter.com/hxKCXN07ra
— Pop Base (@PopBase) May 9, 2023
Interestingly, the update received a prompt response from Elon Musk, who is known for his active presence on Twitter. Musk, in his tweet, questioned, "Encrypted DMs when?" hinting at the potential necessity of having secure and private messaging on the platform.
The billionaire's tweet immediately garnered attention, sparking conversations about Twitter's stance on user privacy and encrypted messaging. The platform has yet to respond to Musk's query, leaving users and industry watchers speculating about the possible future introduction of such a feature.
Twitter's move to add emoji reactions to DMs represents its continuous efforts to enhance user engagement and make the platform more interactive. However, Musk's response hints at the broader issues surrounding digital communication platforms, including the security and privacy of messages.
While users wait to see if Musk's suggestion will lead to the implementation of encrypted DMs, they can enjoy a more expressive and engaging way to communicate in private chats with the new emoji reaction feature.
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