TikTok-style Feeds Come to Spotify and Reddit, Meta's Fediverse Plans, and More App Updates

 

The latest This Week in Apps article from TechCrunch covers several significant updates to popular social media platforms. First, TikTok-style feeds have arrived on both Spotify and Reddit. Spotify's new feature, called "Clips," allows users to create short video clips set to music and share them with friends. Meanwhile, Reddit's "RPAN" feature now includes a "Spotlight" option that displays a feed of popular live streams.

Additionally, the article discusses Meta's recent announcement about plans to develop a "Fediverse," which would allow users to connect across various decentralized social media networks. Meta hopes to build a more privacy-centric and user-controlled platform than the traditional centralized social media platforms.

The article also touches on a few other app updates, such as Instagram's new feature that allows users to share songs from Spotify directly in their Stories and Snapchat's partnership with the non-profit organization Girls Who Code to promote coding education among young women.

Overall, the article highlights the continued evolution and innovation in the social media app space, with platforms constantly seeking new ways to engage users and improve their experiences.