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TikTok reportedly prepares to challenge Instagram's photo turf
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 6:47AM 
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Instagram's recent push towards short-form videos with Reels seems to be inspiring a response from its competitor. Code discovered within the latest TikTok update suggests the upcoming launch of a dedicated photo-sharing app called TikTok Photos.
This information comes from a teardown of the latest TikTok app (version 33.8.4) by TheSpAndroid. The code reveals references like "Open TikTok Photos," hinting at a separate app. Additionally, strings like "Share this post to TikTok Photos" and "Reach other like-minded people who enjoy photo posts" solidify the app's focus.