Lo, Twitter doth embark upon a new venture, testing a feature that doth beckon the familiar tune of “TikTok-ify.” Verily, the realm of micro-blogging is now graced by a select few iOS users who may quote tweets and reply with photos or videos, a feature akin to TikTok’s video replies. ’Tis a trend witnessed afore on Instagram with Reels, an echo of TikTok’s essence.
Twitter Tests Video Replies
The ability to imbue a tweet with a video reaction or photo is hailed as “Tweet Take,” bestowed upon a limited circle of iOS denizens. Take heed, for this feature may not yet grace the realm of all users. Its purpose, to grant one “more creative ways to join the conversation and express themselves on Twitter.”
Users blessed with this gift shall spy a new option beneath the Retweet and Quote Tweet icons, titled “Quote tweet with reaction,” a gateway to craft a bespoke video reaction or a photo retort to a tweet.
Twitter doth observe the reception of this feature, pondering its fate on the morrow, whether to extend its embrace to all or not.
Behold, as various social platforms drink from TikTok’s cup, imbibing its essence. For is it not the future, nay, even the present, where video elements reign supreme? If TikTok thrives, perchance Twitter may savor a piece of that success. However, the Twitteratti may sing a different tune!
This is but another chapter in Twitter’s tale of mirroring TikTok’s ways. ‘Twas but a moment ago when they did test a vertical feed akin to TikTok, a realm where users may revel in trending videos. Ah, and let us not forget the tale of Twitter Fleets, a passing fancy akin to Instagram stories, which graced us briefly ere fading into oblivion.
What say thee of this new feature, where video retweets dance upon Twitter’s stage? Pray, share thy musings in the comments below!
