TikTok, the popular video-centric platform, is reportedly gearing up to take on Instagram with a new app called TikTok Photos. This new app will allow users to share photos with friends and family in a feed similar to Instagram, in a bid to compete with the photo-sharing giant.
Creators on TikTok have expressed concerns about Instagram’s focus on video over photos, leading to the development of TikTok Photos. Users will also be able to seamlessly share content from the main TikTok app to the new Photos app, providing a comprehensive platform for both photos and videos.
However, TikTok’s future in the US remains uncertain as the House of Representatives prepares to vote on a bill that could potentially ban the platform. President Joe Biden has indicated that he would sign the bill if it passes Congress, amidst concerns that the Chinese-owned company ByteDance, behind TikTok, is sharing user data with the Chinese government.
TikTok has pushed back against the potential ban, arguing that the US government is infringing on the Constitutional right to free expression by attempting to shut down the platform. The battle between TikTok and Instagram is heating up, as both platforms vie for dominance in the social media space. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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