CALIFORNIA: The social networking app Instagram has launched a new feature ‘Reels’ which is said to be similar to the video app Tiktok.
The new feature Reels will allow users to create 15-second clips with music that can be uploaded to their Instagram stories.
Facebook also dropped an application, Lasso, that was its first attempt at creating a Tiktok-like app. However, they have now plugged the feature into Instagram stories, rather than making a separate app.
Also read: Instagram removes its ‘Following tab’ feature
The demo video shows how the feature can be used and it looks pretty simple. Swipe to the right on the Instagram app and you can see Reels among the Boomerang and Super-Zoom modes. Short clips without music or one with songs from Instagram’s music library can be chosen.
1. Tap in the top left of the screen or swipe right from anywhere in the feed.
2. Swipe left at the bottom of the screen and select an effect.
3. To see effects from independent creators, swipe all the way to the left and tap.
The editing tools of Reels, however, are not that extensive. You can only adjust the speed of the video, add captions and overlay scenes for a smooth transition.
Also read: Facebook removes 3.2 billion fake accounts
Instagram is a social media application that allows users to share photos and videos from their lives, add captions, edit filters, tweak settings, engage with others and explore.
Also read: Instagram to test hiding ‘likes’ in different countries
