Instagram on iPad at Last: Now Please Simplify Reels for Everyone
Instagram finally ships a real iPad app. Great. Now make creation simple: one video format, predictable quality, no algorithm “hacks.”..
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Instagram has finally released a dedicated iPad app, fifteen years after its initial launch on iPhone. This long-awaited tablet-optimized experience, which opens directly into Reels, will be rolling out globally on the App Store from September 3, 2025.
- The app aims to properly utilize the larger screen, supporting side-by-side navigation.
- Meta repeatedly downplayed demand for a native iPad app, even as competitors like TikTok offered universal iOS apps with proper tablet layouts.
- The article suggests Instagram should simplify its video strategy by renaming all videos "Reels" and allowing any length or size upload for consistency across devices, eliminating confusion for creators.
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