The News:
- TikTok launches dedicated app for Apple Vision Pro.
- App offers immersive "For You" feed, virtual worlds, and multitasking capabilities.
- Move positions TikTok as a leader in immersive social media.
- Potential impact on content creation and user behavior.
Unlike YouTube that doesn't plan to have a dedicated app for Apple's Vision Pro Headset, TikTok has already launched today an official app for the Apple latest headset. The dedicated TikTok app will allows its vast user-base to experience their favorite short-form videos in a whole new way.
Exciting news! TikTok is now available as a new spatial app on @Apple Vision Pro. Experience your For You feed in an entirely new way through this immersive content view ✨ pic.twitter.com/u0KS97bMTR
— TikTokComms (@TikTokComms) February 15, 2024
The new app boasts a fully reimagined design, optimized for the headset's spatial capabilities. You can now:
- Dive into an immersive "For You" feed: Your videos seem to float around you, creating a truly engaging viewing experience.
- Explore virtual worlds while you scroll: You will be able to watch TikTok content amidst breathtaking backdrops like Yosemite or even the moon.
- Multitask like a pro: You can now utilize Vision Pro's "Shared Space" feature to watch TikTok alongside other apps, giving chances to seamless switching between tasks.
- Enjoy intuitive navigation: The app layout aligns with Vision Pro design best practices, ensuring a smooth and user-friendly experience for you.
This Vision Pro App positions TikTok at the forefront of immersive social media. While competitors like YouTube and Netflix remain hesitant, TikTok has embraced the spatial future, potentially influencing other platforms to follow suit.
Download TikTok App on Vision Pro
There are two ways of downloading the TikTok App on your Vision Pro AR Headset; download through the Apple Appstore on your Vision Pro and download through your linked device. Here's how:
1. Download through the App Store:
- Turn ON your Vision Pro headset and connect it to Wi-Fi.
- Locate the App Store icon on the Vision Pro interface. This might be within the main menu or somewhere in the virtual environment.
- Open the App Store and search for "TikTok."
- Select the official TikTok app for Vision Pro and tap "Download."
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the download and installation.
2. Download through your linked device:
If your Vision Pro is paired with a smartphone or tablet, you can download the TikTok app for Vision Pro through that device's app store. Here's how;
- Simply search for the "TikTok App" in the respective app store (App Store for iPhone/iPad, Google Play Store for Android).
- Make sure the app you download is specifically for Vision Pro, not the standard phone/tablet version.
- Once downloaded and your headset is paired with your device, the app will automatically sync to your Vision Pro headset.
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