The tweak to Instagram's recommendation engine would explain why I was shown a Reel that was simply one still photo of a steakhouse in Wyoming. It had zero likes or shares and only 61 views (so far).

Instagram appears to be quietly testing locked reels that viewers would have to unlock with a code and a provided hint. The feature is a simple way to increase engagement with the creator’s ...

Instagram literally shows you who each Reel was recommended for. So if you’re into oddly satisfying soap-cutting videos at midnight, your friends are about to find out.

Instagram is adding a new section in the Reels tab displays what video content your friends have engaged with. The tab will show Reels that friends have liked or left Notes on.

But then, Instagram came up with a solution. It launched an all-in-one Reels command center, combining tabs for inspiration, editing, and in-app video recording, along with a way to check the ...

Instagram Reels has added a new feature that shows you a feed of videos that your friends have liked. The bad news: It works both ways, meaning your friends can now see every video you’ve liked.

Actor Shraddha Kapoor’s latest Instagram reel has gone viral, but what truly grabbed fans’ attention was the person behind the camera. Eagle-eyed followers were quick to spot her rumoured ...

Instagram may be taking on TikTok with a new app. The social media platform’s head Adam Mosseri told staff this week that they are considering the launch of a separate app for Reels, its short ...

Instagram is live testing a new feature called "Blend," which creates a private feed of recommended Reels for you and a friend. Think of it like the combined algorithm that creates your Spotify ...

SOCIAL News: Instagram has introduced a new feature allowing users to speed up Reels by simply long-pressing on the screen's edges to activate a 2x playback speed.

Numerous Instagram users on Tuesday had reported seeing a stream of recommended videos in their Reels feed showing people being beaten or killed, including many that the platform had labeled as ...

What an Instagram Reel Has in Common With a 4-Hour Documentary. Humans love to watch other humans, whether it’s movies by Frederick Wiseman or vertical videos on your phone.