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Instagram Is Testing “Latest” and “Most Viewed” Filters for Reels
Instagram is testing new Reels filters: “Latest” and “Most Viewed.”
Instagram Now Lets Users Play Reels at 2x Speed Like TikTok
Instagram is rolling out one of the most requested features—it’s giving users the ability to play a Reel at 2x speed by long-pressing on the left or right side of their screen.
Instagram May Launch a Standalone App for Reels amid TikTok Uncertainty
Instagram is considering launching a standalone app for Reels, according to The Information.
Instagram Reveals How Its Algorithm Weighs Watch Time for Reels
In a recent video, Instagram's Adam Mosseri explained how the algorithm weighs watch time, addressing a user’s question about the “sweet spot” for watch time percentage and whether longer videos are penalized.
YouTube Teams Up With Repurpose.io to Offer Special Promo for Creators to Repurpose Their TikTok & Instagram Content on YouTube
YouTube and Repurpose.io teamed up on a special promo to give creators access to Repurpose.io's tools.
Instagram Continues Its Focus on Creators With New insights for Reels
After courting TikTok creators, Meta is doubling down with new Instagram Insights updates for Reels.
Meta Will Recommend Reels In More Places Across Instagram & Facebook & Optimize Ranking System for Newer Creators
Meta says it will make Reels more prominent.
Instagram Expands Reels Length to 3 Minutes Following Creator Feedback
Instagram now supports Reels up to three minutes long.
Instagram Launches Feed of Reels Friends Are Engaging With to Foster Connection Over Content
Instagram has rolled out a dedicated feed of Reels showcasing content your friends have engaged with.
Instagram Adds New Feature to Highlight Why Certain Reels Stand Out to Viewers
Instagram has added a new feature that provides users with context and insights into why certain Reels stand out.
Instagram Tests a New Iteration of Suggested Reels Feature
Instagram has started testing a new iteration of its Suggested Reels feature that appears between posts in the feed. Instead of the typical carousel of recommended Reels, it now displays them in a 2x2 grid format.
60 Percent of Instagram Reels Recommendations in the US Are Original Posts
Out of the Instagram Reels recommended to users in the US, 60% come from original posts, as revealed by Meta in its Q3 2024 Earnings Call.