If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Instagram must be positively swooning over TikTok right now. The latest on the ‘gram? A fast-forward feature that lets you skip ahead in Reels by holding down on the screen’s edge—just like TikTok.
Yes, you heard that right! Forget that 15-second cap—we’re talking up to three whole minutes of footage! Now you can blast through cringe-worthy dance routines at double speed, navigating the sea of content like a hyperactive squirrel on espresso.
TikTok pioneered this nifty trick, and Instagram has clearly decided that if you can’t beat them, join them. Who needs originality when you can just streamline your scrolling?
So, is this Instagram’s admission that it just can’t come up with anything fresh? Or is it simply catering to our ever-decreasing attention spans? Either way, grab your thumb and start fast-forwarding—because who needs patience when you have innovation that zips you past the boring bits?
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