Instagram Ditches Video Posts in Favour of Reels

TechCrunch has learned that Instagram is currently testing a change that transforms video posts into Reels. The change is being tested with selected users around the globe as part of Instagram’s plan for simplifying video.

Meta spokesperson said that the feature is being tested as part of their efforts to simplify and enhance Instagram’s video experience.

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A tweet by Matt Navarra , a social media consultant, shows that participants in the test will receive an in-app message saying “Video posts are now shared as Reels.”