Facebook is planning a major redesign to help it compete with TikTokChanges include more recommendations in Facebook’s feed and bringing Messenger back into the app.By K. Bell, 06.15.2022
Instagram's grid pinning feature is now rolling out to all usersYou can use it to showcase up to three images or Reels above your photo grid. By I. Bonifacic, 06.07.2022
Meta adds new editing tools to Reels on Instagram and FacebookTaking on TikTok is one of Meta’s top priorities. By K. Bell, 06.02.2022
Instagram brings its fundraiser tool to ReelsThe feature is being rolled out in more than 30 countries as part of Meta's Earth Day efforts.By K. Holt, 04.19.2022
Facebook wants you to post Reels from third-party appsThe feature could help bring more original content into Reels.By K. Bell, 04.05.2022
Facebook is pushing Reels into nearly every part of its appThe company has made competing with TikTok a top priority. By K. Bell, 02.22.2022
Instagram now lets you create TikTok-like remixes using any videoYou can also pitch upcoming livestreams on your profile.By J. Fingas, 01.20.2022
Instagram will 'double down' on video in 2022 and focus on ReelsAdam Mosseri, who runs the platform, said the team will place an onus on creators, transparency and messaging next year.By K. Holt, 12.28.2021
Facebook's 'Professional Mode' lets creators monetize their own profile pageEligible creators will be able to use the Reels Play bonus program to earn money. By S. Dent, 12.08.2021
Instagram introduces text-to-speech and voice effects for ReelsThey're both popular features on TikTok.By M. Moon, 11.12.2021
Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook's future is 'young adults' and the metaverseZuckerberg said the company is 'retooling' to make younger users its 'North Star.'By K. Bell, 10.25.2021
Facebook will promote Instagram Reels in News FeedThe company is bringing its TikTok clone to its main app.By K. Bell, 09.29.2021
Facebook is testing Reels in News Feed and Groups in the USIt was only a matter of time. By I. Bonifacic, 08.19.2021
Instagram Reels now has adsThe skippable ads can be up to 30 seconds in duration.By S. Shah, 06.17.2021
Instagram now shows creators how well their live videos and Reels are doingThe social network has launched insight data for the content formats.By M. Moon, 05.24.2021
Instagram brings TikTok Duet-style collaborations to ReelsWith the Remix feature, the TikTok clone has even more of TikTok's DNA.By K. Holt, 03.31.2021
Instagram will no longer promote recycled TikToks on its TikTok cloneAlgorithms will watch out for watermarks that make 'the Reels experience less satisfying.'By K. Holt, 02.09.2021
Instagram adds dedicated sections for shopping and ReelsThe activity section has been demoted to the top right corner of the app. By K. Bell, 11.12.2020
Instagram makes Reels audio more like TikTokThe app now lets users share and save sounds from Reels.By K. Bell, 10.08.2020
Instagram's built-in shopping cart is coming to IGTV and ReelsYou can now buy stuff from almost every part of Instagram.By K. Bell, 10.05.2020