Instagram is reportedly testing a group chat feature similar to Discord, as revealed by developer Alessandro Paluzzi on Threads.

Instagram is considering the launch of a separate app for its short-form video feature, Reels, its chief Adam Mosseri told staff this week, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing a person who heard the remarks.

The Meta-owned company is looking to take advantage of the uncertainty of Chinese-owned TikTok in the United States.

A new report from The Information suggests that Meta is taking an even bolder step by planning to spin off Reels into a standalone app. Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, reportedly informed employees about the initiative,