YouTube Revives DM Feature: In-App Messaging Returns for Select Users

• YouTube is testing a direct messaging (DM) feature again, previously discontinued in 2019.
• The new interface allows users to share videos and chat directly within the YouTube app.
• This feature is currently being tested with a limited number of users.
• The move aims to increase user engagement and keep users on the platform longer.
• YouTube had discontinued its previous messaging system in 2019, citing users' preference for other apps.