Instagram Lite Adds Support for Reels with the Latest Update
Feb. 24, 2021Instagram Literelaunchedin India with support for 9 local Indian languages earlier last year. It’s a lightweight version of the Facebook-owned app with an install size of just 2MB. The app arrived withmost of the basic functionalityincluding photo/video uploads, story uploads, story viewing, messaging, and more. Today, the latest update for Instagram Lite has brought the popular Reels feature to the app.
Firstreportedby XDA Developers, you will now see the‘Reels’ iconin the bottom navigation bar. It sits between the upload and profile in Instagram Lite. It does not replace the search or upload button like the main app.
Once you tap the Reels icon, you will be greeted by a familiar UI. You can swipe up to scroll through an infinite number of videos. You can double-tap to like, comment, and share Reels with your friends. Also, you can tap on the audio’s file name at the bottom left corner tosee all Reels uploaded with the same audio track.
The Reels feature here is intuitive and does not hamper the existing Instagram Lite experience. You still cannot upload Reels via this app. You will need to download the main app to make short videos.
The addition of Reels to Instagram Lite will enable the company to reach more users in India. It could become the go-to alternative forex-TikTok userson low-end devices or those living in areas with a spotty Internet connection. You will need to download app version #239.0.0.10.109 to see Reels. Instagram Lite is available in Bangla, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu in India.
