Social Media
3 min
7 March 2024

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Lisanne Groot

Lisanne Groot

marketing consultant

TikTok refreshes viewing experience on Apple Vision Pro with innovative app

TikTok refreshes viewing experience on Apple Vision Pro with innovative app

TikTok has reinvented the way we experience video content with the launch of a specially designed app for the

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This innovation, announced on February 15, 2024, allows users to fully immerse themselves in their favorite videos. With the new app, viewers can watch TikTok videos in a full-screen display, without the navigation bar or like button obstructing their view.

The new viewing experience

The Apple Vision Pro, launched on February 2, quickly attracted attention with over 1,000 apps specifically designed for the device. TikTok's addition to this program underscores the platform's clear influence and growing importance in the digital ecosystem. The new TikTok app offers a unique viewing experience, allowing users to enjoy videos in immersive locations such as Yosemite or even on the moon, while simultaneously using other apps thanks to the Shared Space feature.

Innovations in user interaction

TikTok has adjusted the app's user interface to align with the best practices of the Apple Vision Pro. This includes moving the navigation bar to the left side and positioning interaction buttons on the right, resulting in an intuitive and uninterrupted viewing experience. These adjustments allow users to watch videos, browse comments, and explore creators' profiles without limiting their field of vision, marking a significant improvement over the mobile app experience.

Strategic advantage for TikTok

The introduction of TikTok's app for the Vision Pro comes at a time when competition in the digital content market is becoming increasingly intense. With over 1,000 apps specifically designed for the Vision Pro, including leading names like Slack, Zoom, and Disney+, TikTok's rapid adaptation to new technologies underscores its ambition to lead in digital transformation. This proactive approach gives TikTok a strategic advantage over competitors like YouTube, which has yet to announce any specific plans for a Vision Pro app.

The launch of the new TikTok app for the Apple Vision Pro marks an important moment in the evolution of digital content consumption. By breaking the boundaries of traditional screen formats and spatial limitations, TikTok offers a glimpse into the future of entertainment, where technology and creativity converge to create unprecedented experiences. For businesses and organizations, this highlights the necessity to continuously innovate and experiment with new platforms and technologies to remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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