Instagram Video Editing App Update Includes New Features to Rival CapCut

The very real threat of a TikTok ban has caused Americans to search for alternatives to their favorite ByteDance-owned apps -- including the popular video editing software CapCut. So it's no surprise that the recently launched Instagram Edits is capitalizing on consumer uncertainty by adding features from one of its most popular competitors. The latest update for the video editing app added a host of new features to better compete with similar pieces of software. These features mix existing technology with Meta's algorithmic data to create a hybrid experience between social media and video editing. The beat editing feature will help users align their audio and visual elements without a hassle. Instagram Arguably, the most important addition to the app is beat editing. What is beat editing? Beat editing is a feature that CapCut has had for years, but its inclusion in the Instagram Edits app shows that Meta wants to seriously rival the ByteDance video editor. This feature automatic ... Read full article.