Need to have a private conversation with a colleague or friend on Google Chat? Direct messages (DMs) are the way to go! Whether they're already on your chat list or a new contact, sending a DM is ...

WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows users to send direct messages to contacts from their status updates, streamlining communication and enhancing the user experience.

As promised by Twitter CEO and owner Elon Musk, encrypted direct messaging on Twitter has arrived. But is it any good? In a word, no. The good news: at least Twitter is honest about it.