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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A guide to using Edits, Meta's new CapCut rival for short-form video editing
Meta recently released a new video editing app for creators called Edits. The new app is designed to rival ByteDance's CapCut, a popular short-form video-editing app used by many creators. Meta first shared that it was working on Edits back in January after ByteDance-owned CapCut was removed from U.S. app stores when the TikTok ban momentarily went into effect. Although the app has since come back online and is available to download, TikTok's future in the U.S. remains uncertain, so Meta is ready to capitalize on CapCut's possible absence in the future with its new Edits app. We've created this guide to walk you through the app and the different features it offers, and we provide an overview of how it compares to CapCut. Edits is available to download on both iOS and Android. Once you download the app and open it, you will be asked to log in with your Instagram account. From there you will see five main tabs: Ideas, Inspiration, Projects, Record, and Insights. The Ideas tab offers creators a space to jot down ideas for new videos and save reels to a collection, and the Inspiration tab features a hub for discovering trending audios and other popular reels. The Projects tab is where creators can store and revisit the videos they currently have in progress. This tab is also where creators can upload videos from their phone's camera roll. The Record tab lets creators start filming video content right within Edits. Lastly, the Insights tab gives creators an overview of how their content is performing by surfacing metrics like views, reach, and follower counts. Green screen: Replace and edit the background of your videos with one tap. Timeline: Precisely arrange and adjust clips. Captions: Add automatic captions to your videos in multiple languages. Audio library: Add music from Instagram's library to your videos. Cutouts: Isolate specific objects with precision tracking. Animate: Turn static images into videos using AI. Apply all: Apply filters, effects, transitions, and adjustments to all of your clips at once. Timeline frame rate selector: Convert your video to the frame rate you want in order to enhance playback smoothness. Alignment guides: Ensure viewers can see the important parts of your video when posted and accurately position text, emoji, or other elements. Beat markers: Add auto-detected beat markers to help you align clips, text, and overlays with audio when editing. Filters: Choose from 30 different filter options to add a unique look to your videos. Transitions: Choose from 30 different transitions to connect different video clips in a seamless way. Teleprompter: Follow your written script while recording. Restyle: Use AI to change the look and style of your video with a library of presets. Keyframes: Animate the position, rotation, and scale of clips. While both Edits and CapCut are great options for editing short-form videos, there are some differences between the two services. CapCut offers more robust editing options, including AI features, than Edits does. Of course, this can be expected since Edits is a lot newer than CapCut. Meta will likely continue to build out Edits over the next months and years, so we can expect to see more advanced functionality in the future. It's also worth noting that CapCut has a more extensive music library compared to Edits. Another difference is the fact that Edits currently doesn't have a subscription offering (for now), but CapCut does. While CapCut offers a free version, some of its advanced tools are locked behind a paid subscription. Edits is free to use, but this will likely change in the future, as Instagram head Adam Mosseri has stated that later versions of Edits may include paid features. In addition, while CapCut is available on the web, Edits is mobile-only. However, this could change in the future. Update: This story originally ran in May and is updated regularly with new information.
Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Popular TikTok video editor used in phishing scam – here's how to stay safe
A new phishing scam uses popular video editor CapCut to attempt to steal Apple IDs and credit card information. Using fake invoices that try to trick users into thinking they're about to be enrolled in a CapCut subscription for $50 per month, hackers are stealing login credentials and payment details. As reported by Cybernews, CapCut, a short-form video editing platform frequently used in social media videos, most notably on TikTok, is a desirable target for cybercriminals precisely because of its large user base, some of whom may not be savvy enough to avoid phishing scams. This latest scam was discovered by cybersecurity company Cofense, which realized that threat actors have been sending out fake invoices supposedly from CapCut that mimic the company's official branding. A victim receives an email that appears to be a 'subscription confirmation,' which looks as though it confirms their $50/month subscription to the service. When the user clicks the 'cancel subscription' button embedded in the email, they are redirected to a fake Apple ID log-in page where they can enter their Apple credentials and payment information to 'request refund.' The fake pages are purposefully designed not to arouse suspicion, so they closely resemble official pages by using familiar branding and logos. This, combined with the sense of urgency, uses classic phishing techniques to manipulate a victim into clicking through to provide their personal information. Cofense has said that the attackers are guiding victims through a 'seamless two-stage credential theft process. The use of a fake verification step at the end is a subtle yet strategic move to delay suspicion and extend the attack window.' As Cofense points out, if you receive an email like this, you should likely report it as it absolutely qualifies as a suspicious message. But always question any unexpected requests for sensitive personal information, and carefully check URLs and embedded links in emails. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The best way to avoid getting phished is to make sure you're only giving away personal information to legitimate websites and companies. Never click on an unexpected link or attachment – if you know the sender, contact them directly to confirm what they sent and why before clicking through. If a company contacts you about an urgent matter regarding your account, don't click anything in an email, text or message. Instead, go directly to their website in the browser's address bar and type in their web address manually and enter your login details yourself. Be wary of anything that contains a sense of urgency or pressure. Maintain best practices with your online accounts: Never reuse passwords, and remember you can always use a password manager to help keep your passwords secure. Use two-factor authentication when possible. Keep one of the best antivirus software programs current, updated and running on all your devices – both your PC and even your mobile device. We have recommendations for the best Android antivirus apps if you don't already have one installed. And for added protection, make sure your antivirus program has a VPN, or offers a hardened browser for an added layer of security.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
YouTube's mobile video editor is coming to iOS
Google is preparing to bring YouTube Create to iOS devices nearly two years after the video editing app launched exclusively on Android. Job listings reviewed by TechCrunch reveal the company is actively hiring engineers in India for the iOS development project. The job postings show Google is recruiting software engineers in Bengaluru specifically to build the iOS version. The original Android app debuted in the U.S. and seven other markets in September 2023, then expanded to 13 more markets by February 2024. YouTube Create provides free mobile video editing tools designed for content creators, offering features like stickers, GIFs, and effects for both YouTube Shorts and longer-form videos. Google developed the app after consulting with 3,000 creators to ensure it met their needs. The app is Google's attempt to compete with ByteDance's popular CapCut editor. But exclusive Sensor Tower data shared with TechCrunch shows YouTube Create is quite far behind CapCut and another established competitor, InShot. The competition isn't even close. In the second quarter of this year, CapCut and InShot have been downloaded 66 million and 21 million times, respectively, on Android devices. In contrast, YouTube Create has seen fewer than 500,000 downloads this quarter, and just 4 million downloads since its launch. The user engagement gap is even more pronounced. CapCut boasts more than 442 million monthly active users on Android app in Q2, while InShot claims 92 million. YouTube Create lags far behind with fewer than one million monthly active users. On iOS — the platform YouTube Create is now targeting — the competition is just as fierce. CapCut leads with 194 million monthly active users in Q2, followed by InShot with 25 million. Meanwhile, CapCut and Instagram's Edit have dominated iOS downloads this quarter, with 28 million and 7 million downloads, respectively. Despite lagging in the numbers, YouTube Create shows some momentum, with a 28% year-over-year increase in monthly active users in Q2, outpacing a 9% rise for CapCut and a 7% decline for InShot, per the Sensor Tower data. 'While boasting solid user growth on a year-over-year basis, YouTube Create has struggled to keep up with some of its larger, more established peers such as CapCut, with the latter having more than 10x the number of monthly active users,' said Abe Yousef, a senior insights analyst at Sensor Tower. YouTube Create may be building a more loyal user base, Yousef suggested. Rising active user numbers alongside declining downloads could indicate that people who previously tried the app are returning to use it regularly. 'CapCut coming out many years ago, coupled with the fact that it's seamlessly integrated with its sister app, TikTok, likely plays into this material size difference with YouTube Create,' said Yousef. Still, YouTube Create is facing some retention issues. Its 90-day retention rate — the percentage of users who downloaded the app and still use it 90 days later — was roughly 1% in Q1, far below CapCut's 7% and InShot's 4%. Engagement metrics highlight the gap, too. Users spend an average of 38 minutes per month on YouTube Create, compared to 62 minutes for CapCut users. CapCut users also open the app more often, averaging 23 sessions monthly versus 11 for YouTube Create. Geographically, YouTube Create's user base is diversifying. India represented 67% of total monthly active users on YouTube Create in the second quarter of last year, but that share has dropped to 51% this quarter as the app gains traction elsewhere. Still, YouTube Create appears to be gaining stickiness in India, with daily-to-monthly active user ratios improving from 9% last year to, so far, 12% this year. In addition to India, Indonesia has emerged as YouTube Create's second-largest market, representing 21% of its global monthly active users. Germany (5%), Brazil (4%), and the UK (3%) round out the top markets. The app is showing particularly strong growth in several other markets, too, with year-over-year monthly active user increases of 119% in Spain, 91% in South Korea, 89% in France, and 71% in Singapore. 'An iOS release of YouTube Create could absolutely help the platform grow its market share, though fierce competition in the space both from other social media-backed video editing platforms and native video editors will persist,' Yousef said. Google did not respond to requests for comment. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
TechCrunch
5 days ago
- Business
- TechCrunch
YouTube's mobile video editor is coming to iOS
Google is preparing to bring YouTube Create to iOS devices nearly two years after the video editing app launched exclusively on Android. Job listings reviewed by TechCrunch reveal the company is actively hiring engineers in India for the iOS development project. The job postings show Google is recruiting software engineers in Bengaluru specifically to build the iOS version. The original Android app debuted in the U.S. and seven other markets in September 2023, then expanded to 13 more markets by February 2024. YouTube Create provides free mobile video editing tools designed for content creators, offering features like stickers, GIFs, and effects for both YouTube Shorts and longer-form videos. Google developed the app after consulting with 3,000 creators to ensure it met their needs. The app is Google's attempt to compete with ByteDance's popular CapCut editor. But exclusive Sensor Tower data shared with TechCrunch shows YouTube Create is quite far behind CapCut and another established competitor, InShot. The competition isn't even close. In the second quarter of this year, CapCut and InShot have been downloaded 66 million and 21 million times, respectively, on Android devices. In contrast, YouTube Create has seen fewer than 500,000 downloads this quarter, and just 4 million downloads since its launch. The user engagement gap is even more pronounced. CapCut boasts more than 442 million monthly active users on Android app in Q2, while InShot claims 92 million. YouTube Create lags far behind with fewer than one million monthly active users. Image Credits:Jagmeet Singh / TechCrunch On iOS — the platform YouTube Create is now targeting — the competition is just as fierce. CapCut leads with 194 million monthly active users in Q2, followed by InShot with 25 million. Meanwhile, CapCut and Instagram's Edit have dominated iOS downloads this quarter, with 28 million and 7 million downloads, respectively. Techcrunch event Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Save $200+ on your TechCrunch All Stage pass Build smarter. Scale faster. Connect deeper. Join visionaries from Precursor Ventures, NEA, Index Ventures, Underscore VC, and beyond for a day packed with strategies, workshops, and meaningful connections. Boston, MA | REGISTER NOW Despite lagging in the numbers, YouTube Create shows some momentum, with a 28% year-over-year increase in monthly active users in Q2, outpacing a 9% rise for CapCut and a 7% decline for InShot, per the Sensor Tower data. 'While boasting solid user growth on a year-over-year basis, YouTube Create has struggled to keep up with some of its larger, more established peers such as CapCut, with the latter having more than 10x the number of monthly active users,' said Abe Yousef, a senior insights analyst at Sensor Tower. YouTube Create may be building a more loyal user base, Yousef suggested. Rising active user numbers alongside declining downloads could indicate that people who previously tried the app are returning to use it regularly. 'CapCut coming out many years ago, coupled with the fact that it's seamlessly integrated with its sister app, TikTok, likely plays into this material size difference with YouTube Create,' said Yousef. Still, YouTube Create is facing some retention issues. Its 90-day retention rate — the percentage of users who downloaded the app and still use it 90 days later — was roughly 1% in Q1, far below CapCut's 7% and InShot's 4%. Engagement metrics highlight the gap, too. Users spend an average of 38 minutes per month on YouTube Create, compared to 62 minutes for CapCut users. CapCut users also open the app more often, averaging 23 sessions monthly versus 11 for YouTube Create. Geographically, YouTube Create's user base is diversifying. India represented 67% of total MAUs on YouTube Create in the second quarter of last year, but that share has dropped to 51% this quarter as the app gains traction elsewhere. Still, YouTube Create appears to be gaining stickiness in India, with daily-to-monthly active user ratios improving from 9% last year to, so far, 12% this year. In addition to India, Indonesia has emerged as YouTube Create's second-largest market, representing 21% of its global monthly active users. Germany (5%), Brazil (4%), and the UK (3%) round out the top markets. The app is showing particularly strong growth in several other markets, too, with year-over-year monthly active user increases of 119% in Spain, 91% in South Korea, 89% in France, and 71% in Singapore. 'An iOS release of YouTube Create could absolutely help the platform grow its market share, though fierce competition in the space both from other social media-backed video editing platforms and native video editors will persist,' Yousef said. Google did not respond to requests for comment.
Mint
25-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
ElevenLabs expands access to AI voice tools with iOS and Android app: Features, availability and more
ElevenLabs, a voice AI company, has announced the launch of its first-ever mobile app for iOS and Android. The company claims the app will make its powerful voice tools more accessible to users worldwide. The new app offers mobile access to the firm's advanced text-to-speech technology, including its latest Eleven v3 model, known for its expressive, lifelike voice generation. Available now via the App Store and Google Play, the app allows creators to produce high-quality voiceovers on the move, removing the need for desktop setups and enabling faster, more flexible content creation. The mobile app retains the core features of ElevenLabs' web platform, allowing users to generate speech with selected voices and presets, export audio clips for use in editing apps like CapCut and InShot, and sync projects seamlessly with their existing ElevenLabs account. New users start with a monthly allowance of 10,000 free characters, while existing customers can access their full subscription benefits directly through the app. The launch is in response to growing demand from content creators, educators, marketers, and professionals who have been accessing ElevenLabs through mobile browsers. With many users seeking a more streamlined and performance-optimised experience, the app marks a significant upgrade in usability and creative flexibility. 'At the heart of this launch is our most advanced speech model yet,' the company said, referring to the Eleven v3 engine. The model offers nuanced control over tone, pacing, and emotion, enabling users to fine-tune the delivery to suit their storytelling needs, whether that is for videos, narration, or social media content. ElevenLabs says the release is part of its broader mission to make content creation truly borderless, 'any voice, any language, anywhere'. As the app continues to evolve, the company plans to expand functionality and language support to empower creators across the globe. The mobile app is available for free download now, with premium features available through ElevenLabs' existing credit-based plans.
