Twitter is in a continuous process of creating potential features to implement on the network. This will facilitate interaction between users and also direct communication with other accounts. The new feature will allow users to reply to a tweet via a private message, so no one else will be able to see the reply publicly, only the account receiving the message. The social network has already confirmed the new tool and explains that it is already available to a group of iPhone users who are currently experiencing the app update. “For when you want to reply directly to the author of a Tweet, we’re making it easier to send direct messages from your timeline to start a conversation. Now testing a DM icon on Tweets with some of you on iOS,” the social network explained in one of its tweets. In the same replies to the post, users commented on what they think: “This is a security issue, which opens the door to more harassment. Please reconsider this,” commented user @1brightman1. The social network immediately responded, “We understand the concern. Our goal here is to make it easier to engage with a Tweet; sometimes, replying publicly can be daunting. If you receive unwanted DMs, you can limit who can DM you in your settings, block an account, or report a message if you think it breaks our rules.” To avoid unwanted direct messages, the network suggests users know the actions they can take against such messages, in addition to the following measures: - You are in control and can choose not to accept direct messages from anyone you don\'t follow in your settings. - Twitter filters potentially graphic media and spam. - You can report direct messages by tapping and holding the message on a mobile device or clicking the three dots next to the message on the web.