Users of social networks such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and even YouTube have seen how they become more and more similar to each other. In fact, we clearly perceive the competition they have among themselves in order to gain a larger audience. In this article we are going to talk precisely about a new social network that seeks to compete with Instagram: TikTok Photos.
As TheSpAndroid has revealed, the source chain of the most recent version of TikTok (33.8.4) makes references to a possible new social network: TikTok Photos. The app will have the objective of create a space similar to the Instagram Feed in which you can share photos with friends and family. For that reason, it will most likely become another of Instagram's competitors.
TikTok Photos: the new social network that wants to compete with Instagram
TikTok could be working on a new app
It seems that TikTok Photos will be a new application from the ByteDance company where users can publish and share photographs. It is true that TikTok has a function that allows you to publish images as well as videos. However, maybe this wasn't enough, so they decided to create a standalone app just for photos.
A few weeks ago we talked about a new TikTok feature: power share videos in landscape format up to 30 minutes long. This novelty had a clear objective: to resemble and even compete with YouTube. Apparently, TikTok Photos wants to achieve something similar, but with Instagram.
What TikTok's source chains reveal
Now, why do we dare to say that TikTok will you have a new application? TheSpAndroid decompiled the TikTok APK and discovered some strings that contain interesting and detailed information about this app. In fact, these chains clearly mention phrases like the following:
- “Open TikTok Photos”
- “Get TikTok Photos”
- “Share this post on TikTok Photos”
It is possible that these phrases are part of a page in which Users will be informed that this new platform exists to share your photos. Additionally, they may be able to open the new application from there or install it on their mobile devices.
On the other hand, Matt Navarra, a social media analyst and consultant with more than 20 years of experience in the industry, has confirmed this information on his social network explained that TikTok is working on a photo sharing app that would compete with the 'old school' Instagram. He also included some excerpts from the source strings he was able to see in the TikTok code.
How will TikTok Photos work?
On the other hand, how will TikTok Photos work? From what is known, this application will be very similar to Instagram. Users will be able to publish your photographs and share said content with other people. In addition, it will be possible to synchronize previous TikTok posts with the new application if the user prefers it and activates this additional option. In this regard, one of the chains said the following:
“If the switch is on, we'll sync your public photos to the new app whether you close the pop-up or not.”
Well, if you are not a fan of videos and you are more inclined towards photography, this new application will be ideal for you. In fact, if you use TikTok to promote your brand or your business, you probably It will be very good for you to be present in their new application to continue gaining an audience and potential clients.
When will this new social network be available?
We have reached a point that interests us all, when will this social network be available? While is true that ByteDance has not commented on the matter, we can have an idea of how long it will take for Android and iOS users to be able to download this application on their devices.
In this sense, one of the source chains of the new version of TikTok expresses: “TikTok Photos will be launched soon, we hope to help you gain new audiences in the new application.” For this reason, we believe that It won't be long until the official announcement is made. and the new app is public for everyone.
Finally, What will the logo of the new TikTok Photos application look like? This application will have practically the same colors as always: white, blue and pink. This icon could be seen next to all the source strings of the new TikTok app.
TikTok Photos: will it manage to surpass Instagram?
In conclusion, until now we have no official information about the new app from the creators of TikTok. However, everything seems to indicate that sooner rather than later this new photo app will be available for Android and iPhone users.
Now, although it is possible that TikTok Photos has many similarities with Instagram, we will have to wait for the receptivity of the users to know who is in the lead. For now, what remains is to be patient until the new application is officially presented.