Why the TikTok (formerly Musical. ly) App is Important

I've been closely watching the TikTok (formerly Musical. ly) app for a few years now and watching its progress.

TikTok is an app that lets you create and share short videos, usually with music playing in the background. As of this writing, it's in the top 15 free apps in the App Store and has seen massive adoption around the world (especially in India and Asia).

Over the past few months, I've become more and more active on TikTok, believing in its potential.

I see TikTok as more than just little kids dancing and lip-syncing on their phones.

1. The TikTok app is a "training pad" for future influencers and content creators

TikTok provides an easy framework for people to create.

And these creators are starting younger than ever before.

When TikTok was Musical. ly, it was the first serious social network to reach a first-grade audience. That makes sense now that devices like the iPhone and iPad are beginning to reach younger people.

But what's fascinating is that TikTok is making it easier for them to become content creators: 1) by enabling them to make content that they couldn't easily make on their own, and 2) by giving them a framework within which to play and create.

For example, the TikTok app gives you tools like filters, video speed control, and access to professional audio. Even if you're not good at lip syncing, you can make fun things on TikTok with music in the background.

This is similar to what Instagram did with photos: through filters and other photo editing settings, Instagram made it easy for people to create and distribute photos.

2. It brought in a new demographic

TikTok's success with younger people is reminiscent of Facebook and Snapchat. Facebook first started as a platform for college students only, and later became popular with other age groups. Snapchat did something similar, first capturing a younger demographic and then moving up the age range.

Snapchat captured the tween and teen demographic because it understood two things that are so important to teenagers:

Like Facebook, Snapchat's app and strategy ended up appealing to a much older and more diverse demographic. As with any platform, the same will likely happen with TikTok eventually.

Think about when Facebook became a "mother's" app. In many ways, Tiktok makes Snapchat a "someone's older brother's app" and owns a young gateway.

However, although there are many young people, it is not wise to ignore. Because it will eventually age.

3. There is a possibility that the creator will open the way to another platform that gives the creator a framework of "creation".

I am fascinated by the app that functions as a "tool".

Most of the value of Instagram has been "easy" to be a photographer. He gave people the option of taking photos from mobile devices, editing, and sharing with friends. Instagram began by making something like utility, and became a social network after increasing the number of first users. They first started by creating an app that people can use to express themselves.

Tiktok may be an interesting preview of other platforms that can provide frameworks for people to create.

For example, how about a platform that can easily express yourself through sentences and other types of content, such as Instagram, Snapchat, or Tiktok?

I am fascinated by other apps that work as utility and build social networks on it.

I test, learn, and become practitioners. After all, if you want to reach an American teenager (or younger), Tiktok may be a really interesting way.

After posting this, the news that India had banned Tiktok. Of course, it's not good to lose such a large use r-based mass, but I'm still bullish for this platform in the long term.

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LG V40 THINQ, LG's best smartphone (reviews and impressions)

LG V40 THINQ is the best smartphone in LG history. It is very interesting because it has five cameras and hig h-end functions and can be purchased at a price of 899 euros in Spain. Giztab has been able to test this model in detail, so we will introduce our opinions below so that we can judge whether it is the best mobile phone to buy now. LG V40 Thinq makes a very interesting proposal in the photo. Does the LG V40 ThinQ have the necessary functions and specifications to gain a big share in the Spanish Android market? Let's take a look.

price	999 euros
display	6. 4 inchful Vision Organic EL. QHD+, resolution 3120x1440 PX, 19. 5: 9, notch adjustment.
Main camera	Triple 12 megapixel, aperture F1. 5 78В° + 16 megapixel, aperture F1. 9 ultra wide angle 107В° + 12 megapixel, aperture F2. 4 telephoto 45В°.
Front camera	Dual 8 Mpx, aperture F1. 9 + 5 Mpx, aperture F2. 2 90В° wide angle
Operating system	Android Oreo 8. 1
Processor	QualcommВ® Snapdragonв„ў 845, Octa-core 2. 8 GHz
Memory	6GB RAM, 128GB storage
Expansion	Up to 2 TB microSD
Dimensions	158. 75 x 75. 83 x 7. 79 mm
Weight	169 g
Battery	3, 300 mAh
Other	Quick Charge 3. 0 fast charging (4. 0 compatible). Artificial intelligence.

The LG V40 Thinq also excels in terms of camera and sound. The key is that it integrates a 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC (four DACs on a chip) for a balanced sound and has Boombox speakers that boost the bass by using the internal space of the device as a soundboard. We already saw this with the LG G7, but this phone, quite the opposite, does not disappoint: LG seems to have everything it needs to surpass itself with the LG V40 Thinq and put it back in the fight for the top position in the Spanish mobile market with a proposal that marks the front and back.

What's good about the LG V40 ThinQ

There's a lot to like about LG's new LG bet. It's small, measuring 158. 8 x 75. 7 x 7. 6 mm, and weighs 169 g. Thanks to that, it fits comfortably in the hand, despite its 6. 4-inch screen. But that's not all. There are other details that are very worthwhile.

LG V40 and Five Cameras

The LG V40 Thinq features three lenses on the back, giving it great versatility when taking photos:

1. 107В° wide-angle lens (16mpx).
2. Standard-angle lens (12mpx)
3. Telephoto lens with x2 optical zoom (12mpx)

As a special feature, this camera can shoot with three lenses simultaneously, allowing you to choose which lens to use.

There's no denying that the most impressive feature of the LG V40 ThinQ is its photography capabilities. The device has five cameras in total, three on the back and two on the front. The main sensor has everything you need in a camera, including 3-axis optical image stabilization and PDAF.

The details of each sensor are as follows. The main camera sensor is 12MP, and the aperture is F1. 5. This comes with two secondary cameras, one is a 16MP sensor, a opening F1. 9, a wid e-angle lens, the other is 12MP sensor, opening F2. 4, double optical zoom. The main camera has two sensors, one is a 5MP sensor with a wid e-angle focus lens, and the other is a 8MP sensor with a normal focus lens.

The shooting results of the main camera are very good, especially in terms of lighting. Night and low illuminance photos and selfies are good. The blurred photos are as expected, and above all, the camera app is very substantial.

GIF taken with LG V40 THINQ front camera

High sound quality and organic EL display

Considering that LG V40 ThinQ is focusing on multimedia, the sound cannot be omitted. That's why this is one of the biggest features. In particular, the adoption of BOOMBOX technology has achieved great sound quality. This is a speaker used as a resonance box, and if you put your mobile phone on a flat surface, you will get a very clear and clear sound.

The screen is one of the best points of this device. The LG V40 THINQ with a 6. 4-inch panel and QHD+ 1, 440p resolution is noticeable at a glance. Like a new hig h-end device, the bezel is minimized and the screen area is wider. 19. 5: 9 OLED panels provide vivid, natural colors, good brightness, and perfect viewing angles. OLED's strength, which is the strength of black, is particularly excellent in this mobile phone.

High performance of LG V40 THINQ

At this point, I have already seen many models equipped with Quarcom's Snapdragon 845 processor, so it was no doubt that this terminal would have a good performance. The performance does not see any lags or mottles, and it always works very smoothly, and the app opens quickly no matter how heavy. < SPAN> Details of each sensor are as follows. The main camera sensor is 12MP, and the aperture is F1. 5. This comes with two secondary cameras, one is a 16MP sensor, a opening F1. 9, a wid e-angle lens, the other is 12MP sensor, opening F2. 4, double optical zoom. The main camera has two sensors, one is a 5MP sensor with a wid e-angle focus lens, and the other is a 8MP sensor with a normal focus lens.

The shooting results of the main camera are very good, especially in terms of lighting. Night and low illuminance photos and selfies are good. The blurred photos are as expected, and above all, the camera app is very substantial.

GIF taken with LG V40 THINQ front camera

High sound quality and organic EL display

Considering that LG V40 ThinQ is focusing on multimedia, the sound cannot be omitted. That's why this is one of the biggest features. In particular, the adoption of BOOMBOX technology has achieved great sound quality. This is a speaker used as a resonance box, and if you put your mobile phone on a flat surface, you will get a very clear and clear sound.

The screen is one of the best points of this device. The LG V40 THINQ with a 6. 4-inch panel and QHD+ 1, 440p resolution is noticeable at a glance. Like a new hig h-end device, the bezel is minimized and the screen area is wider. 19. 5: 9 OLED panels provide vivid, natural colors, good brightness, and perfect viewing angles. OLED's strength, which is the strength of black, is particularly excellent in this mobile phone.

High performance of LG V40 THINQ

At this point, I have already seen many models equipped with Quarcom's Snapdragon 845 processor, so it was no doubt that this terminal would have a good performance. The performance does not see any lags or mottles, and it always works very smoothly, and the app opens quickly no matter how heavy. The details of each sensor are as follows. The main camera sensor is 12MP, and the aperture is F1. 5. This comes with two secondary cameras, one is a 16MP sensor, a opening F1. 9, a wid e-angle lens, the other is 12MP sensor, opening F2. 4, double optical zoom. The main camera has two sensors, one is a 5MP sensor with a wid e-angle focus lens, and the other is a 8MP sensor with a normal focus lens.

The shooting results of the main camera are very good, especially in terms of lighting. Night and low illuminance photos and selfies are good. The blurred photos are as expected, and above all, the camera app is very substantial.

GIF taken with LG V40 THINQ front camera

High sound quality and organic EL display

1. Considering that LG V40 ThinQ is focusing on multimedia, the sound cannot be omitted. That's why this is one of the biggest features. In particular, the adoption of BOOMBOX technology has achieved great sound quality. This is a speaker used as a resonance box, and if you put your mobile phone on a flat surface, you will get a very clear and clear sound.

The screen is one of the best points of this device. The LG V40 THINQ with a 6. 4-inch panel and QHD+ 1, 440p resolution is noticeable at a glance. Like a new hig h-end device, the bezel is minimized and the screen area is wider. 19. 5: 9 OLED panels provide vivid, natural colors, good brightness, and perfect viewing angles. OLED's strength, which is the strength of black, is particularly excellent in this mobile phone.

High performance of LG V40 THINQ

At this point, I have already seen many models equipped with Quarcom's Snapdragon 845 processor, so it was no doubt that this terminal would have a good performance. The performance does not see any lags or mottles, and it always works very smoothly, and the app opens quickly no matter how heavy.

One of the reasons for this performance is that it is equipped with a 6GB RAM. With such a capacity, smooth processing is guaranteed. In addition to the Adreno 630 GPU, it has an excellent heat dissipation system, so you can play lon g-term games without worrying about overheating.

The robustness and elegance of LG V40