Shorts: YouTube launches new rival of TikTok

YouTube is all set to test a beta version of its new TikTok rival in India, the app announced.

According to the initial updates, YouTube Shorts will limit video to 15 seconds. It will be comprised of creator tools that are similar to TikTok.

Note that India had banned TikTok and 58 other Chinese apps due to border disputes between the two countries.

YouTube’s vice president of product management Chris Jaffe said in a blog post that Shorts is “for creators and artists who want to shoot short, catchy videos using nothing but their mobile phones”.

Initial updates say that the new rival of the Chinese-owned app will contain a multi-segment camera to string multiple video clips together, speed controls, and a timer and countdown to record hands-free.

Shorts also gives users the option to record using music as well as access to a library of songs.

Mr. Jaffe said Shorts would be expanded to other markets as the product becomes more refined and new features were added.

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