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Is TikTok competing against Instagram now? 🤳 A while ago TikTok made it possible for users to upload pictures into the app, as a slideshow, or by themselves. We know that TikTok has been pushing photos among their users. Now they’ve announced something new:  An entire new app, just for pictures. TikTok Notes is a new app, launched by TikTok, just for photos. Right now it looks like a mix of Pinterest and Instagram. It’s an unexpected move for a platform thats based on video content. Usually Meta is the one copying other social platforms, like how Instagram added stories and reels into their app. Now it looks like TikTok is starting to compete against Instagram. The app isn’t available in the Netherlands yet, as it’s still in its testing phase. For now it's only available in a couple of countries. We’re curious what it will do when it actually launches. In our monthly newsletter we give you all the latest insights you need. Subscribe to our newsletter through the link in the comments to receive the latest insights every month! #foryouagency #update #newsletter #foryouinsights

TikTok has quietly launched a NEW photo-sharing app to rival Instagram called “Whee” 📲 🤯 The description for the app highlights that it is designed specifically for sharing photos with friends and family, rather than for creators to build audiences, stating “Capture and share real-life photos that only your friends can see, allowing you to be your most authentic self,” and “Whee is the best place for close friends to share life moments.” This seems to be a direct response to Instagram which has seen many complaints in the past few years from users unable to see content from close friends and instead only seeing content recommendations. TikTok previously started rolling out another new photo-sharing app called TikTok Notes back in April, which makes the launch of “Whee” now slightly surprising. However, it’s clear to see that TikTok is definitely interested in the photo-sharing app market in one shape or form, and has Instagram’s user base in its sights 📸 Will you be downloading Whee? 💡

🤔 Introducing TikTok Notes?! It makes sense that TikTok have been working on a photos app, especially with the push its had on the main app. Will you be trying TikTok notes? ⬇ #tiktok #socialmediainsights #marketinginsights #socialmedianews #tiktokban #marketingnews

TikTok, the short-form video platform, is venturing into new territory with the launch of TikTok Notes, a photo-sharing app, as a competitor to Meta's Instagram. The new app is currently being introduced in Canada and Australia, and is available for download on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. In the statement on X, TikTok mentioned that they are in "early stages of experimenting with a dedicated space for photo and text content". The company also added, "We hope that the TikTok community will use TikTok Notes to continue sharing their moments through photo posts. Whether documenting adventures, expressing creativity, or simply sharing snapshots of one's day, the TikTok Notes experience is designed for those who would like to share and engage through photo content." According to TikTok, users can log in to TikTok Notes using their existing TikTok account. Screenshots from the App Store listing reveal an interface which looks similar to Pinterest, another popular image-sharing platform, showcasing posts in two-column grids on the home page and supporting multiple photo uploads through carousel posts. Details about specific features and functionalities remain scarce, with the app description in the stores offering minimal information, describing TikTok Notes as a lifestyle platform for sharing informative photo-text content, including travel tips and daily recipes. #TikTokNotes #TikTok #Instagram

😍 TikTok's Photo App Moves a Step Closer to Reality A couple of weeks ago we heard through the social media grapevine 🗣 that TikTok might be coming out with a photo app, to compete with longstanding Instagram! Well, there's a new update 👉 and we might be closer than we think! 🧠 Here's what you need to know: - It won't be called 'TikTok Photos' 🚫 It might be called 'TikTok Notes'. - They've had a massive push for photos content on the app, which now makes perfect sense🤳. - Any existing and future public photos📸shared on TikTok will be shown on the new app. 🤔What do you think of TikTok attempting to out-do Instagram? Are they trying too hard? Share your thoughts below⬇ #marketingagency #tiktok #socialmediamarketing #marketingmanager #socialmediainsights #marketinginsights #tiktokban #socialmediaagency #marketingnews #socialmedianews

Instagram is testing expanded Notes options by allowing some users to add Notes to feed posts and Reels. Originally launched in December 2022 and popular among younger users, Notes act as engagement triggers. Instagram aims to retain younger users in the face of TikTok's popularity. If successful, this feature could boost interaction on the app, though users uninterested in Notes can simply ignore them. This test poses minimal disruption and could benefit Instagram if widely adopted. . . . . . #instagram #instareels2024 #feed #feedpost #instanotes #instagramengagement #tiktok #instaapp #instaboosts #instafeatures #feed #post #diginoch #diginochblogs

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, just launched a new #socialmedia app Whee. Here's what we know along with my thoughts on this launch: 1. Its similar to Instagram, but made for only friends & family. 2. Features emphasised on privacy, such as "Made for Friends" only captions. 3. The UI is simple, with 3 tabs- camera, feed and messages 4. Available in only a few countries Given that TikTok dominates the attention in the social media space & Instagram's popularity is steadily declining in comparison, I wonder why launch a whole new app when some of these privacy features could have been offered on the TikTok app itself. We have seen duplicating another app hasn't been successful, eg, Instagram's Threads. But I am interested to see what ByteDance does differently as they have got it right with TikTok! What are your views & thoughts? Do you think it'll be a hit or a miss? #socialmediamanagers #digitalmarketers #marketing #socialmediamarketing

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Is TikTok on its way out? Once the app of the moment, growth of the incredibly popular app TikTok has been slowing down. Since 2020, TikTok’s growth has steadily declined, with its year over year percent change in average daily users reaching an all time low in 2023. But why? Read our blog to find out more: https://t.ly/Ehb2c #socialinsights #tiktok #tiktokgrowth

TikTok launches Whee, the new Instagram-like app 🔥 ByteDance's latest offering, Whee, is a fresh take on photo-sharing apps, akin to Instagram but with a more intimate focus on sharing snaps exclusively with one's nearest and dearest. At present, it's accessible on Android devices in a handful of countries, with the possibility of a global rollout on the horizon (𝑪𝑨𝑵'𝑻 𝑾𝑨𝑰𝑻!!!). Here's what we know so far: Primary Features and Accessibility: Intimate Sharing: In contrast to Instagram, Whee is crafted for sharing photos visible only to one's mates, championing a friends-only ethos. Interface: The app sports a straightforward layout with three main tabs: camera, feed and messages, along with an Instagram-like notification button. Availability: Whee can be downloaded on Android in over a dozen nations, though not yet in the UK or US. Attempts to access the app via VPN have proved fruitless (𝗜 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 😅 didn't work). Background and Comparisons Feature Adoption: The launch of Whee follows a trend of social media platforms borrowing features from each other. Instagram adopted stories and reels from Snapchat and TikTok, while TikTok introduced its Notes app, similar to Instagram's Threads. Quiet Launch: ByteDance has opt for a soft launch strategy (𝗪𝗵𝘆?? 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿! 😜). There's also a chance the app might be pulled before reaching a wider audience. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗹 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲? #socialmedia #bytedance