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Instagram gets ‘Watch History’ feature for Reels
Instagram has launched a new ‘Watch History’ feature for its short-video format, Reels, allowing users to view all the videos they have previously watched. The update makes it much…
Instagram test ‘locked Reels’ that can be accessed via secret code: Report
Instagram is reportedly testing a new feature that allows users to create ‘locked’ Reels, accessible only through secret codes. According to a report by TechCrunch, this move aims…
Instagram Reels Is Getting Its Own Standalone App
Soon after Instagram suffered an error that displayed explicit and violent content to users, social media giant Meta seems to be exploring the possibility of launching a standalone…
Users can now add up to 20 audio tracks to Instagram Reels
Instagram has now introduced a new multi-track audio feature for Reels. This update, announced on Tuesday, allows users to add multiple audio tracks to their videos, marking a…
Instagram rolls out ability to download public Reels globally
Earlier this year, Instagram launched the ability to download publicly viewable Reels – at that time, the access was limited to mobile users in the US (more specifically,…
Facebook Live Shopping is going off air starting October 1 this year
The four-year-long run of Facebook’s Live Shopping feature is coming to an end as the company is doubling down its focus on Reels. In a blog post, the…
Instagram videos under 15 minutes will now be shared as reels
Instagram has announced in a blog post, that all videos posted on the platform, which are under 15 minutes in length, will automatically be shared as reels. And…
Instagram is testing a new feature to turn video posts into Reels
Instagram is sparing no expenses when it comes to competing with TikTok. With the ByteDance-owned short video-sharing platform making waves in the market, the Meta-owned Instagram has continued…
Instagram will now let users pin up to three posts on their profile
If you are one of the 1.3 billion+ people who have Instagram, then you might have wanted to further customize your profile and “save” important or your favorite…
Instagram’s standalone IGTV app’s run comes to an end as focus shifts to keeping videos on the main app
Back in 2018, the standalone IGTV app was rolled out so that creators can upload high-quality, long-form, vertical videos of 15-60 minutes duration. While it was popular to…
Amid declining engagement levels, Facebook ‘Reels’ now rolls out globally along with more ad options
Facebook Reels was born as part of Meta’s push to capitalise on the immense popularity of TikTok and provide a suitable competitor to the Chinese app. In September…
Instagram adds TikTok like Voice Effects and Text-to Speech features to Reels
Instagram has been launching several new features in recent times, and the latest ones are additions to its Reels. The company is adding more TikTok-like features – Text-to-Speech…
Instagram announces captions for Stories, to be added to Reels later
Instagram has been rolling out feature after new feature, be it to help make the platform more interactive, or to prevent hate speech. Another new feature, fresh out…
Facebook testing Instagram Reels integration on main platform
Facebook is testing to bring Reels on its main app, allowing select creators to create and share the short video format directly on the blue app. India makes…
Instagram introduces ‘shopping’ to Reels as Facebook looks to non-advertising avenues for growth
Instagram, much like every other platform from Facebook, has been trying to leverage its vast numbers to become a shopping hub, thus fulfilling the company’s dream of becoming…
Instagram update brings dedicated tabs for Reels and Shops at the homescreen
Instagram, today, announced that the platform is rolling out a redesigned home-screen, bringing Reels and Shops to the center of attention. Both Reels and Shop now have dedicated…
Instagram Reels will now allow 30 second videos and easier editing
Instagram Reels, the blatant TikTok clone from Facebook, is set to receive a slew of upgrades, including one that allows users to shoot 30 second long videos and…
Now Youtube launches a TikTok lookalike, it is called ‘Youtube Shorts’ and it is debuting in India
It’s not like we are actually surprised. With every major tech company on the face of the world rolling out their own TikTok, you didn’t actually expect Google…
Instagram Reels goes global with launch in over 50 countries, including the US
Facebook has announced today, that it will be launching Instagram reels in more than 50 countries worldwide – U.S., Mexico, U.K., and Japan to name a few. Instagram…
Instagram Reels launches to a ‘broad base’ of users in India
Instagram announced today, that it will launch its short-form video, TikTok-look alike Reels, to a “broad base” in India today. This comes when TikTok’s ban has led to…
Instagram is testing its TikTok lookalike “Reels” in India
Instagram is reportedly testing its short video feature- ‘Reels’ with a small group of users in India. Reels are basically ephemeral (15 second long )videos that can be…