Another novelty for the Instagram App, which has just launched the “Reels Visual Replies“, Which allows users to reply to comments on posts through a Reel. Starting now, when you choose to reply to a comment you will see a new option that allows you to select the “Reels” button to post a video response. From what was reported by the social media giant, the answer will then appear as a sticker. But let’s find out more about this new Instagram Reels option.
Instagram Reels: Video response to comments released
“We love the communities that creators have built on Instagram. That’s why we’re thrilled to launch Reels Visual Replies, a new feature for interacting with your audience. ” So Instagram presented the new feature, with which the platform does nothing but further integrate the Reels into its business. On the other hand, this option looks a lot like that of TikTok video responses, launched by the App last year. In a short time, however, the function has been so successful that even Instagram has been convinced to launch a similar one.
We love the communities that creators have built on Instagram. 😊❤️
That’s why we’re excited to launch Reels Visual Replies, a new feature to interact with your audience. You can now reply to comments with Reels and the comment will pop up as a sticker. pic.twitter.com/dA3qj1lAwE
– Instagram (@instagram) December 10, 2021
On the other hand, the launch of “Reels Visual Replies” comes just as Instagram has introduced many new features. Recently, for example, the platform has introduced the year-end option “Playback” within the IG Stories. For those who have not yet had the opportunity to try it, the function takes advantage of the Archive of Stories, allowing users to customize and share up to 10 contents that perfectly represent the past year. An option valid only for users who have published more than three Stories during 2021, or have activated the Archive from their account.
Beyond this, we know that Instagram has also recently launched the “Rage Shake“, Which allows users to report a problem with the App by simply shaking their smartphone. And as if that were not enough, the platform has introduced the possibility of delete individual items from a carousel post with at least three images or videos. Finally, we know that the application is also testing the “Take a Break” function, which allows users to take a break from the App after 10, 20 or 30 minutes of activity.
In short, the choice to integrate Instagram Reels more into the platform was consequential. The company aims to become more and more like TikTok, and the decision to introduce video responses is just another step towards this goal.