TikTok Revamps Desktop Version with Live Game Streaming

TikTok Revamps Desktop Version with Live Game Streaming
  • TikTok's desktop version now supports live game streaming in landscape view
  • Repositioned navigation bar for a more immersive viewing experience
  • Floating player for Chrome keeps TikTok visible above other windows
  • Collections feature allows users to organize favorite videos into custom categories
  • For You feed and Explore page now available on desktop
  • Enhanced competitiveness with YouTube and Twitch
TikTok's desktop version has been revamped with several new features, aiming to enhance user experience and competitiveness with other platforms like YouTube and Twitch. The updated version includes a repositioned navigation bar, an Explore tab, and a floating player for Chrome, which keeps TikTok visible above other windows. Notably, TikTok now supports full-screen live game streaming in both portrait and landscape modes, a feature that was previously only available through the Live Studio app. This move is seen as a challenge to Twitch's dominance in the live game streaming space. Additionally, TikTok has introduced a Collections feature, similar to YouTube's playlists, allowing users to organize their favorite videos into custom categories for easier access later. The For You feed and Explore page, previously exclusive to the mobile app, are now available on the desktop version, providing users with algorithmically chosen content based on their interests and trending hashtags.