Facebook is planning a major redesign to help it compete with TikTok
Changes include more recommendations in Facebook’s feed and bringing Messenger back into the app.
Reels
Instagram's grid pinning feature is now rolling out to all users
You can use it to showcase up to three images or Reels above your photo grid.
Meta adds new editing tools to Reels on Instagram and Facebook
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Instagram brings its fundraiser tool to Reels
The feature is being rolled out in more than 30 countries as part of Meta's Earth Day efforts.
Facebook wants you to post Reels from third-party apps
The feature could help bring more original content into Reels.
Facebook is pushing Reels into nearly every part of its app
The company has made competing with TikTok a top priority.
Instagram now lets you create TikTok-like remixes using any video
You can also pitch upcoming livestreams on your profile.
Instagram will 'double down' on video in 2022 and focus on Reels
Adam Mosseri, who runs the platform, said the team will place an onus on creators, transparency and messaging next year.
Facebook's 'Professional Mode' lets creators monetize their own profile page
Eligible creators will be able to use the Reels Play bonus program to earn money.
Instagram introduces text-to-speech and voice effects for Reels
They're both popular features on TikTok.
Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook's future is 'young adults' and the metaverse
Zuckerberg said the company is 'retooling' to make younger users its 'North Star.'
Facebook will promote Instagram Reels in News Feed
The company is bringing its TikTok clone to its main app.
Facebook is testing Reels in News Feed and Groups in the US
It was only a matter of time.
Instagram Reels now has ads
The skippable ads can be up to 30 seconds in duration.
Instagram now shows creators how well their live videos and Reels are doing
The social network has launched insight data for the content formats.
Instagram brings TikTok Duet-style collaborations to Reels
With the Remix feature, the TikTok clone has even more of TikTok's DNA.
Instagram will no longer promote recycled TikToks on its TikTok clone
Algorithms will watch out for watermarks that make 'the Reels experience less satisfying.'
Instagram adds dedicated sections for shopping and Reels
The activity section has been demoted to the top right corner of the app.
Instagram makes Reels audio more like TikTok
The app now lets users share and save sounds from Reels.
Instagram's built-in shopping cart is coming to IGTV and Reels
You can now buy stuff from almost every part of Instagram.
