Read, Watch or Listen

Instagram is releasing its first-ever iPad app, prioritizing short-form videos. Unlike the phone app, it opens directly to Reels, Meta's TikTok competitor. Users can still access the regular photo and video feed through a separate tab. The iPad app also includes Stories and direct messages, familiar features from the mobile version. This change aims to boost video viewing on iPads.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.