Instagram has quickly become the most used app for sharing photos and videos, becoming the main source of entertainment for countless users. To stay ahead of competitors like TikTok, the platform is constantly introducing new features. Recently, Instagram introduced an exciting option that allows users to play Reels at 2x speed. To use this feature, simply long-press on the right or left side of your screen.

Initially, Instagram Reels only allowed users to share videos up to 15 seconds long. However, now users can post videos up to 3 minutes long. Like TikTok, Instagram aims to give users the ability to watch more content in less time through this new fast-forward option.

This ability to fast-forward videos greatly increases the chances that viewers will get to the end of a longer clip. Since Reels is designed to deliver quick, bite-sized entertainment, this added feature aligns perfectly with its goal of keeping users engaged.

The other news is that now when users create a new status on WhatsApp, they can add short music clips to their update. To do so, they just have to tap on the music note icon and choose from millions of available songs. Users can share music clips of up to 15 seconds for photos and up to 60 seconds for videos.

This new feature is similar to what you can find on other Meta-owned apps like Instagram, where you can add songs to your profile and posts. However, there is one important difference: music shared through WhatsApp's status is protected by end-to-end encryption. This means that only friends can view the songs, and WhatsApp itself cannot access the music shared by users.

The company is rolling out this new feature to people worldwide and it will be available in the next few weeks.

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