TikTok is testing out a new feature similar to Snapchat

TikTok’s latest feature is similar to something you’ve seen before, but with a twist. By Taylor Kamnetz Culver City, California – TikTok is trying out a new “stories” feature in efforts to become the best and most-encompassing version of itself. TikTok is testing out a new “stories” feature similar to that of Snapchat and Instagram.  © IMAGO / ANP Though many other social media platforms have either tried or successfully added a “stories” feature to their app, TikTok appears to be making up for time lost.The new feature, simply called “TikTok Stories,” was first spotted by Twitter user and social media commentator Matt Navarra on August 4. The app’s latest update appears to work similarly to Snapchat’s story feature that Instagram later copied. TikTok Stories lives in its own slide-over sidebar within the app, where users will be able to view stories posted by accounts they follow for 24 hours, when they will be automatically deleted. Those who share stories have the option to delete them from their account prior to auto-deletion.Just like on Snapchat and Instagram, TikTok users will be able to reply or react to stories they view, and can easily watch anyone’s stories by simply tapping on their profile…
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