TikTok Photos might be the Instagram alternative nobody asked for

TikTok is one of the most popular and controversial social networks out there. The video app forced Instagram and YouTube to copy this new form of content sharing. That's how we got Reels and Shorts features in those apps. Meta and Google tried to compete with the short video format TikTok made popular by copying the popular app.

Meanwhile, the US government has been trying to ban TikTok nationwide, and the app already can't be used on certain government-issued devices. Similar actions have been taken in the EU.

While some politicians worry about data privacy and the potential influence of the Chinese government, and while a larger ban might be on the table, TikTok is moving forward. Code found in a recent version of the app indicates that TikTok is preparing to launch a new TikTok Photos app that will apparently rival Instagram.

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