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Periscope is Published
Periscope was the first app to feature live streaming tech. Due to Periscope having the ability to show live events, they showed social media wouldn't only showcase events that have already happened. -
Instagram Launches Stories
The initial case of when Instagram began taking ideas from other apps. -
TikTok is Launched
TikTok is the primary video-only social media platform since the death of Vine. It's development brought back the idea that social media doesn't rely on photos. -
Facebook LIVE Launches
The creation of Facebook LIVE signified the importance of live stream tech by having it taken on by a major company. It also began the process of major apps "stealing" ideas from smaller apps. -
Twitter Announces Vine Shut Down
Twitter felt that Vine was a threat to their company and wanted users to strictly post those videos to Twitter which led to the death of Vine. -
Twitter Doubles Character Count
Twitter doubling its character count led to increasing user's voice. -
IG Launches IGTV
Instagram launching IGTV made it more comparable to YouTube. Longer videos could be permanently accessed on a user's feed rather than just being in one-minute increments or on stories. -
IG Launches Reels
Instagram launching reels signified their competition with TikTok and the market demand for the short video content. -
US Gov. to Ban TikTok
The Trump administration is concerned about the app's ties to China and plans to put a hold on the ability to download the app.