Instagram launched a video-editing app, “Edits,” similar to CapCut—ByteDance’s popular platform linked to TikTok—this Sunday, while TikTok and CapCut had been shot down.
Instagram announced Edits, a video-editing platform for mobile users to create and edit videos. Bluesky launched a new video feature for users to custom video feeds on the platform. X is rolling out a new video tab for users in the United States.
On Sunday, Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram and Threads, shared a post on Instagram explaining how the new app works. “Today we’re announcing a new app called “Edits” for those of you who are passionate about making videos on your phone,” he wrote. “There’s a lot going on right now, but no matter what happens, it’s our job to provide the best possible tools for creators.” On the same day, Bluesky launched a new video custom feature for users to swipe video content on mobiles. “We had to get in on the video action too — Bluesky now has custom feeds for video!,” wrote Bluesky on its platform. “Like any other feed, you can choose to pin these or not. Bluesky is yours to customize.” And X—also on Sunday—announced it’s rolling out a new video tab for users in the United States, similar to Bluesky’s update. Like any other feed, you can choose to pin these or not. Bluesky is yours to customize. [image or embed] — Bluesky (@bsky.app) January 20, 2025 at 4:41 AM The social media companies have been updating their platforms and attracting more users as TikTok faces uncertainty regarding its future in the U.S. me: pic.twitter.com/ZbmLBmSbDp — X (@X) January 20, 2025 A few days ago, Bluesky also announced it is working on a photo-sharing app called Flased, similar to Instagram—after Meta announced the end of its fact-checking program and multiple users decided to delete their accounts.
