ByteDance-backed short video app Douyin, known as TikTok internationally, has rolled out a long-awaited mini-program feature, allowing users to access various services without leaving the app. The feature is currently only available in its Android app and not yet on iOS.
Mini-programs, initially created for Wechat, are lightweight alternatives to apps that run inside existing applications on a user’s mobile phone.
In October, users found a “mini-program” section in the app’s settings. However, mini-programs only became functional on Dec. 13.
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