Ahead of the new year: These are the new features TikTok is launching

TikTok is launching a range of new features in September, including voice comments, polls in comments, photo carousels, and Live Photos. Voice comments are intended for users aged 18 and over, and polls will allow creators to offer up to five voting options. According to the company, the features are designed to strengthen the platform's collaborative nature.

TikTok has announced the launch of a series of new features during September, aimed at expanding users' expression options beyond standard written comments. Among the innovations: voice comments up to 60 seconds long for users aged 18 and over, polls in comments with up to five voting options, carousels of up to nine photos in a single comment, and the ability to post Live Photos directly from the photo gallery. According to company data, more than 1.7 billion comments are posted on the platform daily. The features are being rolled out gradually and are expected to reach users worldwide.