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Facebook finally adds video controls like a slide bar
Meta has announced a new video players and controls on the Facebook app. These include 10-second time jumps and full-screen viewing.
Instagram is working on new Reels feed that combines two users' interests
Instagram is working on a feature called Blend, a private feed of Reels for two people. It's testing the option internally only for now.
Instagram makes public Reels downloadable for everyone
Instagram launched the ability to download publicly viewable Reels in June, but it limited the feature's availability to users on mobile in the US.
You can now limit Instagram posts and Reels to Close Friends
Instagram users now have the option to only share feed posts and Reels with Close Friends instead of all their followers.
Meta made an A/B testing tool to help users optimize their Reels on Facebook
Meta just announced a new A/B testing feature for Reels on Facebook, allowing creators to experiment with different captions and thumbnail images to see what works best. The company’s also preparing an AI to help with writing captions.
Instagram reportedly making Reels longer to take on TikTok and YouTube
It looks like Instagram is about to significantly increase the maximum length of Reels, according to reputable mobile developer and leaker Alessandro Paluzzi. The current hard limit for these videos is three minutes, but screenshots provided by Paluzzi indicate a forthcoming leap to 10 minutes. This would effectively transform the social media site into a more robust video-sharing platform like YouTube.
Facebook’s redesigned video tab emphasizes Reels and recommendations
The changes will bring Reels’ editing tools to all Facebook videos, as well as a new “Explore” section to highlight trending clips and other recommendations.
Instagram finally lets users download Reels
Instagram finally lets users download Reels videos, much as TikTok has done for years.
Meta test puts Reels on the Quest
The Meta Quest 3 is launching this fall.
Meta is 'accelerating' plans to bring more ads to Reels on Facebook and Instagram
Meta is bringing more ads to Reels on Facebook and Instagram, and changing up how creators can earn money from their content.
Facebook's new Reels controls help fine-tune what videos you see
Facebook has rolled out a new set of controls for reels that give you some semblance of control on what kind of videos you want to see.
Instagram redesigns the Reels editor to make it easier to use
Instagram is rolling out several Reels updates, including a redesigned editing tool.
Meta is 'pausing' bonus payouts for Reels creators
Meta seems to be phasing out one of the key initiatives that helped Reels creators on Facebook and Instagram get paid.
Facebook stretches out Reels to a maximum 90-second length
Facebook is extending the maximum length of Reels to 90 seconds, up from 60. Other new features include a way to automatically sync and align motion with the beat of a song.
Instagram lets you create your own 2022 Recap Reel
Instagram is rolling out its 2022 Recap feature. Select at least three photos or videos and the app will automatically create a Reel out of them with narration from the likes of Bad Bunny, Priah Ferguson and DJ Khaled.
Facebook Groups now include Reels and more anti-misinformation tools
Facebook Groups now include Reels, and can automatically flag misinformation for review.
Instagram will shove ads into more parts of the app
Ads are coming to the Explore grid and user profiles.
Instagram is fixing an audio bug that happened when users exported their Reels
Users were unable to download their Reels without losing audio.
Anyone can now cross-post Reels from Instagram to Facebook
Meta is trying to make it easier for people to create and share Reels on Facebook.
Facebook Live Shopping is coming to an end in favor of Reels
Meta is asking merchants to tout their products on Reels.
