Following the initial launch back in April, Instagram is now giving more users access to the ‘Templates’ option which can be found within the Reels camera. The new feature allows users to create Reels similar to trending content formats.
This new option could be helpful for users seeking inspiration when creating content, but potentially runs the risk of Reels becoming too similar in aesthetic and losing originality.
Users now don’t need a separate IGTV app to watch longer videos. The experience is embedded in the main app, accessed via in-feed teasers, a tab of the Explore page, promo stickers in Stories, and profile tabs.