TikTok plans to take on Instagram with new app for sharing photos
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TikTok users have started getting pop-up notifications about a new app that the social network company plans to launch soon. The app is called Notes and allows users to share photos like Instagram.
TechCrunch reports that TikTok has already confirmed the Notes app was in development, but the company didn’t offer any timeframes for releasing the photo sharing app.
As part of our continued commitment to innovating the TikTok experience, we’re exploring ways to empower our community to create and share their creativity with photos and text in a dedicated space for those formats.
The notification that many TikTok users have been getting in the last couple of weeks mentions that Notes is “a new app for photo posts.” Also, TikTok explains that “your existing and future public TikTok photo posts will be shown on TikTok Notes.”
Thankfully, TikTok will offer the option to opt-out from the app: “if you prefer not to show your public TikTok photo posts on TikTok Notes, turn this off now.”
The upcoming Notes app is not the only project that TikTok is currently working on. The company is also experimenting with different formats such as text posts and longer videos.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the new app TikTok is developing?
What is the new app TikTok is developing?
TikTok is developing a new app called Notes. This app is designed to allow users to share photos, similar to Instagram, and it is part of their innovation efforts for the TikTok experience.
Q.Will public photos from TikTok automatically appear on the new Notes app?
Will public photos from TikTok automatically appear on the new Notes app?
Yes, existing and future public TikTok photo posts will automatically be shown on TikTok Notes. However, users will have the option to opt out if they prefer not to share their photos there.
Q.Has TikTok provided a release date for the Notes app?
Has TikTok provided a release date for the Notes app?
No, TikTok has not provided any specific timeframes for releasing the Notes app. TechCrunch reported that the company confirmed the app was in development without giving a launch date.
Q.Are TikTok working on any other new features or apps?
Are TikTok working on any other new features or apps?
Yes, besides the Notes app, TikTok is also exploring other new formats. The company is currently experimenting with text posts and longer video content to expand its offerings.
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