Instagram announced today that it’s introducing updates to its Reels templates to make it even easier for users to create engaging short-form videos, as the social media giant continues to compete ...

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Instagram Reels have fundamentally transformed short-form video consumption patterns, generating over 200 billion plays monthly and capturing 30% of all Instagram engagement since their 2020 debut.

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Instagram has built-in options to find trending audio tracks. You can get trending tracks while creating the reels, from the search bar, other Instagram creators, etc. TikTok and music streaming ...

Instagram is testing a new tool to make creating Reels even easier. The platform is allowing a small group of creators to test Templates, which allow people to use the same format as other videos for ...

Trial reels won’t appear on the creators main reels tab or be shown to their existing followers. Trial reels won’t appear on the creators main reels tab or be shown to their existing followers. is a ...

Instagram Blend lets you create a shared Reels feed with friends in DMs, offering a personalized content experience. To use it, simply join a chat, invite friends, and enjoy curated Reels together.

Instagram and TikTok’s apps might look even more similar before long. Instagram just announced a test rolling out to “a small group of people“ that makes Reels the default tab view when you launch the ...

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Instagram announced today it will simplify its in-app navigation after years of confusing changes designed to push various products like Instagram Shop and Reels. The company says, starting in ...

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