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 content, ...

Instagram is testing a feature that locks Reels behind a secret code and a provided hint, according to a report by TechCrunch. This looks like a novel way for creators to interact with fans, as they ...

In almost every functional way, Reels is TikTok, but built into Instagram. If Facebook were to buy TikTok from its parent company ByteDance, and integrate it into Instagram as is, it would be this ...

Instagram is one of the most widely used social media platforms today, packed with features that people use daily. However, ...

Instagram seems to be testing locked reels that require viewers to enter a keyword or a code to be able to see the hidden content. It's a feature that creators could use to increase engagement or to ...

Earlier this week, Facebook finally released its latest attempt at a TikTok rival. It’s called Instagram Reels, and as its name suggests, it’s actually a feature that lives inside Instagram, without ...

In the dizzying arms race of social media, Instagram is reportedly considering an important move to gain an advantage: spinning off its short-form video feature, Reels, into a standalone app.

Short-form video has long been an easy way to grab audience attention. What started with Vine spread to Instagram as video posts and IGTV. In 2020, Instagram introduced Reels to compete with TikTok.

As announced by the company in a blog post, it’s now easier to find out what’s trending on Reels. Creators will find a new section with top trending hashtags and songs so that they can create Reels ...