X adds a dedicated video tab to fill the TikTok void

TikTok goodbye to its users in the United States during the previous weekend Reappear With no clear ending. However, it has now been joined by a few imitators, including X (formerly Twitter). X announced late Sunday night in the typical awkward style of owner Elon Musk (Look here) that its US users now have a dedicated tab for vertical videos.

The new video tab is located in the bottom bar of the app represented by the play button icon. Previously, users had to tap on a video and then scroll up or down to see more content – ​​this largely eliminates the need to select a video to get started. The development adds to X’s existing video push, including its TV app, which is… Far from impressed.

Bluesky It is also trying to capitalize on TikTok’s uncertainty by announcing a new vertical video feed on Sunday. “We had to get in on the video action too — Bluesky now has dedicated video feeds! Like any other feeds, you can choose to pin them or not. Bluesky is your choice to customize,” the company said in a statement. mail. Users can find popular videos in the Explore tab and pin the feed.