Instagram has announced Edits, a new mobile-focused video editing platform set to launch in February. The app arrives as TikTok and CapCut face regulatory challenges in the U.S., positioning Instagram as a stronger competitor in the video creation market.
Instagram has introduced Edits, a new video editing platform aimed at mobile users, offering a comprehensive set of tools for content creation.
Instagram president Adam Mosseri announced the platform in a video on social media, stating that the company’s goal is to provide innovative video tools not only for Instagram but also for other platforms.
The app is currently available for pre-registration and is set for an official launch in February, with the App Store listing a release date of 13 March.
The launch comes amid challenges faced by TikTok and CapCut, both owned by China’s ByteDance, in the United States. TikTok was recently temporarily banned over national security concerns, intensifying competition in the video app market.
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed willingness to extend restrictions on TikTok unless its U.S. operations shift further towards American investors.
With TikTok and CapCut facing regulatory hurdles, Instagram aims to strengthen its position by positioning Edits as a powerful tool for video creation and editing.
RedNote, a Chinese lifestyle app known as Xiaohongshu, has seen a surge of over 500,000 TikTok users amid U.S. ban concerns. The platform, often called China’s Instagram, is exploring global expansion as it gains unexpected international attention.
TikTok faces an uncertain future in the U.S. as the government demands its Chinese owner, ByteDance, divest its U.S. operations by January 19, 2025, citing security concerns. With legal challenges ongoing and political interventions possible, millions of users await clarity on the app’s fate.
Australia proposed a law on Monday that could impose fines of up to A$50 million ($33 million) on global technology companies if they suppress competition and prevent consumers from switching between services.
Google and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms urged the Australian government on Tuesday to delay a bill that will ban most forms of social media for children under 16, saying more time was needed to assess its potential impact.
Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese assured privacy protections for the government’s proposed social media ban on children under 16, which includes strict age-verification measures.
Climate activists disrupt Davos as WEF opens, targeting Amazon and heliports with protests demanding fair taxes and action on fossil fuels. Police intervene amid heightened security.
South Korea dismissed four top military commanders over their role in impeached President Yoon's December martial law decree, with legal reviews ongoing.
Bitcoin has hit a new all-time high, peaking at $109,241 before settling at $108,096.98 (+2.84%), according to Binance data.
President Donald Trump made a major move into the cryptocurrency world, launching his own meme coin, $TRUMP.
As we welcome the new year, it’s time to focus on species needing urgent conservation in 2025. From delicate lizards to mighty hornbills and massive sharks, all face the threat of extinction.
A fire ravaged a shopping mall in Culiacán, Mexico, on January 16, 2025, causing significant damage, including the collapse of the roof housing a casino. Emergency responders worked to control the blaze, with one injury and two others treated for nervous breakdowns. Cause remains unknown.
Over 100 Paris 2024 Olympic medals were returned due to quality issues linked to EU regulations and an untested varnish formula. The IOC has pledged to replace all defective medals.
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Bitcoin has hit a new all-time high, peaking at $109,241 before settling at $108,096.98 (+2.84%), according to Binance data.
President Donald Trump made a major move into the cryptocurrency world, launching his own meme coin, $TRUMP.
Pakistan’s New Gwadar International Airport has officially commenced operations with the landing of its first commercial flight. As a key project under CPEC, the airport is expected to enhance trade, connectivity, and economic growth in the region.
TikTok shuts down in the U.S. ahead of ban; Trump hints at 90-day reprieve after taking office Monday.
TikTok faces a looming U.S. ban as the app awaits a potential 90-day reprieve under President-elect Trump. Users, businesses, and partners brace for uncertain days ahead.
Climate activists disrupt Davos as WEF opens, targeting Amazon and heliports with protests demanding fair taxes and action on fossil fuels. Police intervene amid heightened security.
South Korea dismissed four top military commanders over their role in impeached President Yoon's December martial law decree, with legal reviews ongoing.
Bitcoin has hit a new all-time high, peaking at $109,241 before settling at $108,096.98 (+2.84%), according to Binance data.
President Donald Trump made a major move into the cryptocurrency world, launching his own meme coin, $TRUMP.
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