Published 11:11 IST, July 9th 2020

How to watch Reels on Instagram? Here is everything you need to know about the feature

How to watch Reels on Instagram? Here is everything you need to learn about the new short video sharing feature on Instagram. Read on to know more.

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Instagram has w introduced Reels which will w fill wishes of devoid TikTok users. Reels feature follows a similar interface as TikTok and can record, put audio and special effects to compact videos and share it on former-photo sharing platform. Instagram has w become a full-fledged long and short video and photo-sharing application. If you are wondering, where and how to watch new Reel videos n re on.

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How to watch reels on Instagram?

  • Update Instagram to its latest version on your IOS or Android smartphone.
  • You will n have to open or log in application. n slide towards Explore p on application which generally shows interests on basis of your searches and following.
  • first tab with a clapper on it Reels feature.
  • on square and you will be led to a full-sized interface.
  • This is main p and you can w scroll on videos, similar to TikTok.
  • Scroll and watch any number of videos which are full of effects, smileys, emoticons and texts but in a short and crisp format.
  • Reels on Instagram can be watched on specific profile’s home p. Look for celeb or user and on Reel tab on home p. It is next to IGTV, Pictures and Saved tab below bio.

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Here is how you can create your own Reels on Instagram:

  • Update to latest version of Instagram.
  •  Open application by logging into your account.
  • on camera icon on top left side of screen. Slide to right side of screen.
  • You will find Reel icon on bottom left of record interface. rmally this is where one records video. record button is right next to record button.
  • Slide on right and on Reels on Instagram.
  • feature has all in-video edit options like stop, record, edit, music, smileys and more.
  • Reels works similar to TikTok for post-sharing.

Reels comes at a time when several TikTok users are w looking at alternatives after ban on 59 Chinese applications including TikTok, in India. short video platforms h one billion and plus downlos. application cant be used anymore in sub-continent. Furrmore, applications like Chingari, Josh and Roposo are reportedly picking up pace as TikTok users resort to finding short-video sharing platforms. Reels on Instagram is however in a testing phase. Instagram in India is waiting for a response from users to continue feature.

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11:11 IST, July 9th 2020