TikTok is Rolling Out 10-Minute Videos to Waste More Time on App

TikTok continues to explode in popularity as a short-form video platform.

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But now, it’s looking to expand upon that.

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TikTok has recently added the ability for users to upload videos up to 10 minutes long,

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a big increase over the previous three-minute limit.

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At this time, it seems the rollout is gradual, as not everyone has the feature.

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This makes sense, as it is how the company managed the three-minute video rollout, as well.

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TikTok could become more of a competitor to YouTube, which thrives on long-form content.

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