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Instagram tests option to open to Reels

Oct 06, 2026 · curated by Catalyst Web Trendz

The app has been prioritizing Reels over its main feed for a while and this move suggests a further shift away from Stories.

This is a curated summary. The full story was reported by Social Media Today.

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