Key Points:
• Meta announced a new mobile video editing platform, Edits, amidst the temporary unban of TikTok in the US.
• Edits is designed to be a alternative to popular editing tool CapCut and offers a range of features, including a dedicated inspiration tab, high-quality camera, and sharing options.
• The app is available for pre-order on the App Store and is expected to launch in February for iOS, with an Android release to follow "soon".
As reported by Meta, the company has announced a new mobile video editing platform, Edits, which is expected to compete with popular editing tool CapCut, following the temporary unban of TikTok in the US. This move marks another example of Meta sitting on new features until they’re forced to move, as described by Adam Moserri, head of Instagram.
Edits, as described by Moserri, is a mobile-first editing tool designed for creators, offering a range of features, including:
- A dedicated inspiration tab to spark creative ideas
- A dedicated tab to keep track of ideas
- A "much higher quality camera" for shooting videos
- "All the editing tools you’d expect"
- Ability to share drafts with friends and other creators
- Easy export to Instagram, and powerful insights for Reels content
While more details about the app are yet to be shared, it’s clear that Meta has been testing Edits with creators in recent weeks.
Edits is now available for pre-order on the App Store, with a launch date expected in February for iOS devices. No timeline has been specified for an Android release, only that it will come "soon".
For now, creators can get a head start by pre-ordering Edits and stay tuned for more updates on its features and release date. For those already invested in the Apple ecosystem, it’s worth keeping Edits on your radar for its potential to revolutionize mobile video editing on your iPhone or iPad.
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