TikTok Alternative "Loops" is now on Google Play

7 days ago by beep to c/technology

Loops is officially live on the Google Play Store. To everyone on Android who's been waiting, thank you for sticking around. You've been asking for this since day one, sideloading builds, poking me in replies, reminding me you exist. I heard you the whole time. So here it

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cheese_greater 51 points 7 days ago

Not fan of tbe format or addictive liabillity but prefer this if it has to exist

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artyom 12 points 7 days ago

One thing I noticed about most of the Meta and Xitter clones is that they basically make a 1:1 replica of the popular platforms, including all of the annoying shit used to force you to stay engaged.

I used to use an app called "MyInsta" (before deleting my account altogether) which added a ton of QoL featured to Instagram reels, like the ability to STOP loops (looping is incredibly annoying to me, especially when creators explicitly make it difficult to spot where it begins and ends) and adds a timeline for scrubbing at the bottom so you don't have to watch the entire video again.

I checked it out out of curiosity but Loops has all the same annoying shit. On top of just vertical videos being objectively horrendous to begin with.

But I agree, better this than right-wing owned datahoarding apps like TikTok and Instagram.

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BananaTrifleViolin 2 points 7 days ago

The addictice liability is due to manipulation by Tech companies that use algorithms to maximise engagement - i.e. you like something, feed you more so you stay on the app.

That's not an issue with the format or the tech; it's a major issue with a lack of regulation of social media companies.

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slaacaa 30 points 6 days ago

At last, ethically sourced brainrot

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dmtalon 29 points 7 days ago

short form, ADHD training videos can go away all together

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zero_spelled_with_an_ecks 9 points 6 days ago

If you think ADHD is acquired by watching short videos then maybe go watch some long videos about it.

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dmtalon -4 points 6 days ago

I do not think the medical diagnosis of ADHD is gonna come from short videos, probably should have said ADD not adhd

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dabaldeagul 9 points 6 days ago

ADD is no longer used, it is called ADHD inattentive type nowadays. I have it. And I didn't get it from short form videos.

Short form videos are terrible for concentration and focus, yes. But ADHD (both hyperactive and inattentive varieties) involves much more than just "haha look a butterfly," and reducing it to simply that is absurd.

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Ibuthyr 1 point 4 days ago

Well, duh. You're born with ADHD.

Shorts are absolutely toxic for my ADHD riddled brain. I disable them completely in YouTube and don't use any of the other shitty platforms. Fuck shorts.

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WolfmanEightySix 15 points 7 days ago

I thought PixelFed was the Instagram alternative.

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hexagonwin 32 points 7 days ago

i believe this is a tiktok / instagram reel alternative

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WolfmanEightySix 1 point 7 days ago

I know. I use it. I just don’t understand why it’s being called an Instagram alternative when it’s not.

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nulluser 12 points 7 days ago

OP apparently wasn't paying attention to what they were typing when they originally posted. They have now corrected it.

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ZephyrXero 3 points 7 days ago

Because the average Instagram user has stopped using Instagram like Instagram, they just watch Reels now

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ZephyrXero 2 points 7 days ago

It is, this is from the same developer

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WolfmanEightySix 1 point 6 days ago

I know.

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gedaliyah 2 points 6 days ago

This is from the same developer. A focus is on short form video.

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WolfmanEightySix 0 points 6 days ago

I know.

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ZephyrXero 9 points 7 days ago

Another cool thing about Loops. They are working with the lead developer of DiVine to allow them to federate

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Solrac 2 points 6 days ago

Isn't made by the peeps that made PixelFed?

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mrdown 8 points 7 days ago

It is a tiktok altenative not instagram alternative

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beep 4 points 7 days ago

Yeah, I fixed it.

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eneff 6 points 7 days ago

Ok. Let me know when it's on F-Droid.

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joat_mon 10 points 7 days ago

You can install it directly from their GitHub repo or through Obtanium.

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eneff -6 points 7 days ago

I am aware of that.

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Fedegenerate 3 points 6 days ago

Is there a, err, nsfw instance? Asking, like, for a friend.

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JackFrostNCola 2 points 4 days ago

Goon-rot?

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Fedegenerate 1 point 4 days ago

Dopamine management system

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MrKoyun -1 points 6 days ago

I'm giving it 2 months until everyone forgets about it.

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