When discussing proposed changes to the mobile app, the vision Clancy had felt remarkably similar to TikTok. “We’re building a responsive and immersive feed (so) that when you land on the mobile app, you’ll land in live content,” he revealed.
The aim is to cater to the way that Twitch mobile is used in short bursts when viewers have the opportunity. “We think improving the mobile app will help shorter, more frequent mobile sessions which will keep people attached to their communities,” he explained.
Regarding collaboration, Clancy said that Twitch was at work on “a tool that can help people collaborate” on the platform. This is apparently in an effort to aid streamers in growing their channel which is why externally collaborative features are also being prioritised.
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“Another thing that we’re working on … is helping you more easily create content from your live streams to share on other third-party platforms,” he said. “We have the clips editor, we want to make that better so it’s easier for you to take things and export.”
Twitch already hasa partnership with TikTok to facilitate integration between the two platforms. Clancy explained that the new work aims to do something similar with other popular social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.
These proposed changes are sure to help the company compete in the live streaming space with competitors like Kick,which recently made light of Twitch’s decision to lay off over 500 employees.
Ethan Dean is a Games Writer on Dexerto’s Australia team. He is a journalism graduate and specializes in Baldur’s Gate, Diablo, Elden Ring, Pokemon, Warhammer, Dungeons & Dragons, third-person games, and regularly plays newly release games. You can contact Ethan at: ethan.dean@dexerto.com
