TikTok Desktop Overhaul: Competing with Twitch?
TikTok, facing an uncertain future in the US, is seriously leveling up its desktop game! ByteDance is clearly not resting on its laurels. The platform's web experience has received a much-needed makeover, bringing it closer to the features and feel of its mobile counterpart.
What's New? Think cleaner navigation, an improved Explore page, and – get this – landscape mode for live game streaming! That last one is definitely giving Twitch a run for its money. Before, the desktop version felt a bit clunky. Now, everything's streamlined into a vertical navigation bar on the left. Less clutter, more TikTok immersion. Exactly what we need.
Twitch in TikTok's Sights? The biggest news has to be the addition of full-screen, landscape live game streaming. Previously, you needed TikTok's Live Studio app for that. Now, it's built right in. Desktop viewers get the landscape view automatically, and mobile users can simply rotate their phones. It's a smart move to capture a bigger slice of the streaming pie.
Chrome Users Get a Bonus: If you're a Chrome user, you're in luck! TikTok now offers a floating player, keeping your videos visible even when you're multitasking. Pretty neat, huh?
Collections & Familiar Favorites: TikTok is also introducing Collections – think YouTube playlists – to help you organize your favorite videos. Plus, the For You feed (your personalized content stream) and the Explore page (trending hashtags and videos) are now front and center on desktop.
Available Now! The updated desktop experience is rolling out globally, so get ready to experience TikTok in a whole new way on your computer!
Source: Engadget