TikTok - Make Your Day

TikTok - Make Your Day review

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TikTok is a terrific app available in both the App Store and the Google Play Store. The app was created in 2016 and has consequently become one of the most popular mobile apps in the United States.

Web-interface

TikTok is a social media app that allows users to share a short video of themselves, which can be accompanied by a song. There are a number of different features that TikTok offers. One of the most common features is the “duet”, which allows users to interact with one another in a video, and also to remix the video of the other person.

The “my story” feature is used for gifting, and it allows users to either watch or share a short video gift from another TikTok user. The “live” feature allows users to share a live video with their followers, which means that followers can comment and like the live video in real-time. There is a “feed” function, where users can post video responses to the videos they watch. Another feature that TikTok offers is the “discover” function, which, through its algorithm, suggests similar videos to the user.

Functionality

The graphics of TikTok are very impressive. The colors are vibrant and the videos are short and aesthetically pleasing. TikTok offers a number of filters that allow the user to edit the video before it is uploaded. The filters are designed to give the video a variety of different effects, which enhances the enjoyment of the app.

Data Access and Security

The only way to access TikTok without downloading the app is through a web browser. The app is free to download and use but in order to use some of the app’s features, such as posting videos, the user will need to buy a monthly subscription. In terms of video data security, TikTok is generally safe. The app does have a number of safety features, such as the time-limit function, which limits the amount of time that the user can post videos. TikTok also limits the type of content that can be uploaded, which prevents inappropriate videos from being posted.

Conclusion

TikTok is a fun and enjoyable app that fosters interaction with other users, which is one of its main selling points. It is also a very popular app and is frequently updated.

 

Pros

  • It is free to create videos
  • Videos can be edited before they are uploaded
  • There are a number of filters to choose from
  • TikTok offers “duets”, which allows the user to interact with other TikTok users
  • TikTok has the “my story” feature, which allows the user to either watch or shares a video gift from another TikTok user
  • TikTok offers "live", which allows the user to share a live video to their followers
  • TikTok offers "discover", which, through its algorithm, suggests similar videos to the user

Cons

  • The app can be very addictive and time-consuming
  • Users can only interact with other TikTok users
  • TikTok only allows short videos to be uploaded