Instagram wants you to actively explore Reels; adds dedicated tab for users in India

In a major makeover of the app for its Indian users, Instagram has introduced a dedicated Reels tab which will replace the Explore tab from the bottom of the screen. Subsequently, the Explore tab has been moved to the top right corner of the Instagram home page on the app. The latest update would make finding new Reels creators and their videos in the app easier for users. India is the first market to get the dedicated tab and this is attributed, according to Instagram, to the attention that Reels has received in India. The short video making and sharing feature was introduced in India shortly after TikTok was banned by the government two months ago.

The Facebook-owned app was spotted testing a dedicated Reels button and has now started rolling out to all users. Reels have been reached inside the Search tab itself until now.