It seems that a new war is coming between the most popular multimedia apps of the moment. After having conquered the kingdom of short videos, TikTok is ready to go into new territory: that of photographs. According to the findings of some developers who broke down the code of the latest update of the Android app, ByteDance, the parent company, would be preparing the launch of TikTok Photos to compete directly with Instagram.
A new player on the field
The lines of code that these developers have found They refer to features like “Open TikTok Photos,” “Share this post on TikTok Photos,” and “reach like-minded others who enjoy photo posts.” It should be remembered that today TikTok allows you to upload photos in presentation format.
But, it seems, the new app would be dedicated exclusively to the exchange of static images.
In addition to the lines of code, the developers have also discovered something interesting. The discovery consists of a possible logo that uses the same color scheme as the main TikTok app.
Until now, the Chinese company has not made any official announcement about the new app. There is also no confirmed release date. However, evidence suggests that TikTok Photos could arrive very soon on Android and iOS.
TikTok's revenge against Instagram?
If the emergence of this new app is confirmed, TikTok would be making a big move. It clearly has Instagram, the most popular app for sharing photos, in its sights. The Meta social network has adapted several functions inspired by TikTok, such as Reels, so this new application could be a way to “take revenge” in the photographic field.
Perhaps TikTok Photos has guaranteed success due to its gigantic base of young users, highly active on social networks. If ByteDance can create an engaging experience, TikTok Photos could become a real headache for Instagram and your current domain. We will be informing you of the news about the launch of this new app.