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TikTok adds voice messages, polls, and expanded media options to comment sections
The social network is introducing interactive comment tools to boost user engagement, rolling out voice notes and multi-image replies globally.
The short version
- TikTok is expanding its comment sections with voice notes, interactive creator polls, Live Photos, and photo carousels.
- Voice comments are restricted to users aged 18 and older, allowing audio recordings up to 60 seconds.
- The updates are rolling out globally, with some features available immediately and others launching over the coming month.
Key facts
- TikTok announced several new comment features, including voice messages, creator-led polls, Live Photos, and multi-photo carousels.[TechCrunch]
- Voice comments allow adult users to post audio clips up to one minute long by tapping a microphone icon.[TechCrunch]
- TikTok stated voice comments will be moderated via speech-to-text transcription alongside human and automated review tools under its standard Community Guidelines.[TechCrunch]
- Creators can post polls with up to five options and customized timeframes under their own videos.[TechCrunch]
- Users can include up to nine pictures in a single carousel comment, up from the previous limit of one image.[TechCrunch]