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The length limit could be expanding from three minutes to 10 minutes. News 

Instagram Extending Length of Reels to Compete with TikTok and YouTube

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According to Alessandro Paluzzi, a trusted mobile developer and leaker, Instagram seems poised to substantially extend the maximum duration of Reels posts. Currently, these videos are limited to three minutes, but screenshots shared by Paluzzi suggest that the upcoming update will allow for videos up to 10 minutes in length. If implemented, this change would essentially elevate Instagram from a mere social media platform to a more comprehensive video-sharing platform akin to YouTube. The move would also give Meta’s Instagram a chance to compete with rival TikTok, which already allows…

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Facebook Watch is no more. News 

Facebook’s Video Tab Revamp Highlights Reels and Suggestions

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Facebook is giving its in-app video hub a makeover, similar to Instagram’s style, in an effort to enhance its content. The modifications will introduce Reels’ editing tools to all Facebook videos and introduce a new “Explore” section to showcase popular clips and provide other recommendations. It will also have a new name. Previously, the name of the Facebook Watch tab is now simply “Video”. The section that hosts short clips like Reels, as well as live video and longer content, continues to work at the top of the Facebook app.…

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The Meta Quest 3 is launching this fall. News 

Meta is experimenting Reels on Meta Quest

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Initially created by Instagram to rival TikTok, Reels has now been introduced on Facebook as well. Meta, the parent company, is now experimenting with Reels on a new platform – the Meta Quest. While the VR headset is primarily used for browsing the internet, playing games, and watching movies, the addition of Reels, which are typically viewed vertically, offers a unique viewing experience compared to the more flexible and screen-wide options available. Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the update in a 13-second video on Meta’s Instagram channel. It…

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