- TikTok unveils “Notes” photo-sharing app in select markets.
- Users can share photos, text through minimalist platform.
- Notes enters competitive arena against Instagram, Meta’s Threads.
TikTok is taking aim at Instagram’s dominance by rolling out its photo and text-sharing app, TikTok Notes, in select markets.
Canadians and Australians can now download the app from Google Play and the App Store, marking the “early stage” of its global debut.
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TikTok’s picture perfect promises
According to TikTok, Notes offers a “dedicated space for photo and text content,” allowing users to document their adventures, express creativity, and share snapshots of their day-to-day lives through a photo-centric experience.
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While details remain scarce, TikTok Notes appears to be a minimalistic photo-sharing platform at its core.
Users can log in using their existing TikTok accounts and post individual photos or carousels, with a grid-like home feed layout.
Battle of the photo apps: TikTok vs. Meta
TikTok’s foray into the photo-sharing realm positions Notes as a direct competitor to Instagram and Meta’s recently launched Threads.
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As the social media landscape continues to evolve, TikTok’s move signals a strategic diversification to capture a larger share of the photo-sharing market.