Marrakech – In a recent development within the realm of social media, it has been revealed that TikTok may soon introduce a new contender to rival Instagram’s dominance in photo sharing, TechCrunch reported.
Screenshots shared by users suggest that the upcoming photo-sharing app could bear the name “TikTok Notes,” signaling a potential shift in the platform’s focus.
Confirming the speculation, TikTok itself acknowledged the ongoing development of this anticipated application, further fueling anticipation among users and industry observers alike.
In recent days, TikTok users have reported receiving pop-up notifications teasing the arrival of TikTok Notes.
The notifications explicitly mention the imminent launch of “a new app for photo posts,” indicating a clear direction for the platform’s expansion.
According to the notification, existing photo posts on TikTok will automatically be shared on the forthcoming TikTok Notes app, although users will have the option to opt out of this feature if they prefer not to share their image posts.
TikTok has officially confirmed its active development of the app but clarified that it is not currently available for users.
A TikTok spokesperson spoke to TechCrunch on the development, stating; “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.”
Recent discoveries have shed light on TikTok’s potential venture into the realm of photo sharing.
A TikTok-owned URL, “photo.tiktok.com,” has emerged, featuring a placeholder marketing image teasing an entity referred to as “TikTok Notes.”
While this suggests the platform’s intentions, last month’s findings within the TikTok APK file hinted at a different moniker, “TikTok Photos,” sparking speculation about the app’s final name.
This uncertainty comes amidst an intense rivalry between TikTok and Meta, as both tech giants are vying for dominance in the social media landscape.
While TikTok explores avenues like 30-minute videos and text posts, Meta has recently introduced a vertical-first video player for Facebook, underscoring the fierce competition for user engagement and market share.
