Stories therefore provide immense potential for TikTok to tap into image galleries rather than just relying on videos. Contrasting to the ‘video-first’ concept TikTok has going on, however, users can upload both videos and still images in the feature. They can then add effects, captions, music and text. TikTok describes this feature as “a new way to interact with your fans.” Users can make a new Story by tapping the ‘create’ button that’s been added to the sidebar.
H/t /gvQMzixYtS- Matt Navarra August 4, 2021 More screenshots of TikTok Stories /1PVfgJ9YWT- Matt Navarra August 4, 2021 And just like Instagram, they’ll be able to tap on a user’s profile picture to load their Story. Users also have the choice to react and comment on other Stories. Here users will be able to view Stories posted by accounts that they follow for 24 hours before they’re automatically deleted. The feature is housed in a newly-added sidebar on the left which can be slid into the screen to access. According to the screenshots gathered, TikTok Stories appear to work similarly to the functions on Snapchat and Instagram. Social media consultant and industry commentator Matt Navarra was the first to learn about the feature. The company explained how Stories will be another option in addition to its existing storytelling tools like videos, Duets, Stitch and LIVE.
TikTok is all set to roll out a coveted feature-rivalling Snapchat and Instagram in the process.Ĭonfirming its plans to The Verge, TikTok is now exploring additional ways for its community to bring their creative ideas to life with a feature called TikTok Stories.
A recent announcement, however, reveals that the tables have finally turned.
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Even Netflix announced its plans to trial short-form content on its app called Fast Laughs. To date, TikTok’s features have been cloned by YouTube to create YouTube Shorts and Instagram to birth Reels. Social media giants have a culture of cloning each other’s products.