Enhance Your Viewing Experience with Instagram Reels' New Double Speed Feature | Release #471
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In recent years, the environment surrounding short videos has been continuously evolving. Amidst this, has introduced a new feature in its video posting function 'Reels' that allows users to play videos at double speed during viewing.
This feature enables users to adjust the playback speed, allowing for a content experience that better suits their style.
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Double Speed Viewing with a Single Touch
The newly introduced double speed playback feature is activated by long-pressing either side of the screen while watching Reels. The video plays at double speed, allowing quick navigation to desired scenes.
To return to normal speed, simply release your finger, and it will automatically revert. This active user operation greatly enhances the freedom of content consumption.
Changing Usage Styles Behind the Introduction
Initially, Reels was offered with a short 15-second limit, but now posts can be up to 3 minutes long. With this temporal expansion, there was a need for a mechanism that allows viewers to quickly access specific parts of a video.
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Additionally, with similar features becoming prevalent on other video platforms like , aims to enhance user experience and strengthen its competitiveness.
Impact on Future Viewing Culture
The spread of the double speed playback feature may shift viewing styles from 'watching the entire video' to 'accessing points of interest.' This encourages further creativity in content structure and introductions, while providing viewers with a means to engage with diverse information within limited time.
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It is anticipated that new ways of engaging with videos in the era of short videos will continue to be explored.
