TikTok is making a move into Instagram’s territory. They recently launched a new app called TikTok Notes that focuses on photo sharing and text posts, similar to Instagram’s core features. TikTok Notes is currently in its early stages and only available for testing in select countries like Canada and Australia.
TikTok, the popular video-sharing platform, has quietly launched a new app called “Notes” in Australia and Canada. This app is designed for sharing still images and text, similar to Meta’s Instagram, but with some differences.
What is Notes? It is a dedicated space for sharing photos and text content. It’s a place where users can express their creativity through images and captions.
Do I need a new account? No, you can use your existing TikTok account to access Notes. If you’re already on TikTok, your posts may also appear on the app unless you opt out.
What can I post? You can post photos or images along with captions and headlines. Unlike Instagram, Notes allows you to add a headline to your photos in addition to a caption.
What can I see? Currently, Notes features typical meme-style content, but this may change as more people join and content creators contribute. The app has tabs for “following” to see posts from people you follow and “for you” to see content recommended by the TikTok algorithm.
Does it have Stories or Reels? No, Notes doesn’t have Stories like Instagram, and it doesn’t have Reels like TikTok. It’s more like the traditional Instagram, where posts stay on your profile indefinitely.
When will it be available worldwide? As of now, Notes is only available for testing in Australia and Canada.
There’s still no word on its global release date.
Should I install it? If you’re in Australia or Canada and interested in trying it out, go ahead. But remember to consider privacy concerns, as with any social media app.
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Will Meta be worried? It’s unclear how Meta, the company behind Instagram, will react to Notes. Instagram has a larger user base, but TikTok users spend more time on the app. We have yet to see if Notes can compete with Instagram.
Is TikTok facing bans? While there’s been talk of banning TikTok in some countries, like the US and Australia, it hasn’t happened yet. However, Canada is conducting a national security review of TikTok, so the situation is still evolving.
Whether Notes can dethrone Instagram as the king of photo sharing remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the social media landscape is about to get a whole lot more interesting.