TikTok will quickly allow you to watch movies with none distracting components akin to usernames, captions, and buttons on the display screen. Referred to as “Clear Mode”, the corporate is at present testing this new function that removes all on-screen components for a distraction-free viewing expertise on the ultra-popular video-sharing app.
Clear Mode began rolling out to pick out TikTok customers final week as a part of an early restricted take a look at. Those that have entry to the function will see the elective setting within the menu, beneath the “Add to Favorites” button. As soon as enabled, Clear Mode will take away every part from the display screen besides the video.
Primarily based on person studies, this function will eliminate the username of the TikTok account that posted the video, caption, and audio info for the video, in addition to the like, feedback, and share buttons. You may be scrolling by means of a unending vertical panel of brief movies. It’s unclear whether or not you’ll want to thoroughly disable Clear Mode to entry the hidden on-screen components or if the corporate will provide an elective means to view these on a per-video foundation.
Nonetheless, Clear Mode might be helpful to TikTok customers in some ways. Firstly, screenshotting TikTok movies isn’t unusual, however the on-screen components akin to usernames, captions, and buttons usually cowl vital components of movies. Maybe, they make the screenshots seem cluttered. This new function will clear up that downside. Even in the event you aren’t screenshotting a TikTok video, getting to look at it with none distractions on the display screen will considerably enhance the person expertise.
TikTok confirms the “Clear Mode” testing
Clear Mode on TikTok was first reported by customers on Twitter final week. The corporate formally confirmed that it’s testing the brand new function in a press release to Avisionews earlier this week. Nevertheless, the corporate didn’t share another particulars about it. So it’s unclear when the function will roll out to everybody globally. We can be holding a detailed eye on this growth and can let you realize as quickly as we’ve extra info. Hopefully, it received’t be too lengthy of a wait.
Together with Clear Mode, TikTok can be engaged on a number of different new options. In April, the corporate introduced that it’s testing a non-public dislike button for feedback. It permits customers to anonymously flag feedback as inappropriate or irrelevant within the context of the video. The commenter received’t be notified of dislikes, nor may anybody see what number of instances a remark has been disliked. TikTok will use the info to enhance the remark part by intelligently filtering out inappropriate feedback. This function must also roll out publicly within the coming months.
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