TikTok gets GIFs through Giphy partnership

TikTok adds GIFs with audio into its library or what Giphy calls Clips. The two companies have partnered to bring this feature to users of the social media app. The partnership makes sense, given that many trending videos on the app use third-party audio and videos, including hit shows and movies. Giphy has partnerships with key content creators and brands, like HBO, ABC, Hulu, Xbox, and The Roku Channel. This means TikTok users can legally use content from the Giphy library to share their reactions or other creative videos on the platform.

The app gets a new Library section in its camera interface, which will pull up the Giphy Clips available. Like adding GIFs on other social media apps, you'll see the most popular and trending Giphy Clips while getting the option to search for the perfect clip for your TikTok. You can also trim the GIFs to your desired length to add what you want to your videos.

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TikTok reportedly tests 'Watch History' feature

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You might finally be able to see that TikTok you weren't able to bookmark but wanted to see. TikTok is reportedly working on a new Watch History feature to make it easier to find what you've watched so far. It was spotted by Twitter user Hammod Oh and is accessible through the app's settings and privacy menu. The feature is being tested out, so you might not have access to it yet. The company gave its standard response when asked to comment by Mashable. It says it is "always thinking about new ways to bring value to our community and enrich the TikTok experience."

Before this, TikTok users have resorted to digging through the app's search function to spot previously viewed clips by toggling some filters. But this doesn't show TikToks chronologically, and you need to input a relevant search term. We don't know what the feature will look like if and when it rolls out, but it's certainly an essential feature for making the experience better on the app.

Iconic Canadian teen financial literacy show 'Street Cents' reboots for the TikTok generation

Many Canadian teens growing up in 1990s and early 2000 can recall the TV series STREET CENTS. It was the first show that brought common sense to everything about money in an entertaining and factual way. It was financial literacy that was relatable. Now, the iconic Canadian show is returning for the social media savvy new generation. STREET CENTS TikTok has officially launched with a fresh group of dynamic content creators with a focus on making useful and fun daily short videos to help teens learn more about how to earn, spend, and save. 

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TikTok Canada launches creator class to learn best practices and grow their platform

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TikTok wants to help Canadian creators learn how to use its platform best. It recently announced the #Tiktokcreatorclass educational program that will offer new content strategies and information on best practices and how to grow their platform right from TikTok Canada's team. The program is open to all Canadian creators, and you can sign up here to save your spot.

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