YouTube expands in-app messaging to 40 countries (opens in new tab)

YouTube has expanded in-app video sharing and direct messaging to the U.S., U.K., Brazil and Singapore, bringing the feature to 40 supported countries after earlier availability in parts of Europe. The gradual rollout applies to users who are at least 18 and signed in with a YouTube channel, with a new messaging icon appearing in the mobile app when an account becomes eligible. The feature lets users share YouTube videos, Shorts and livestreams without leaving the app, but a chat starts only ...