Instagram Rolls Out Tap-to-Pause Feature for Reels With More Control Over Playback
Instagram on Wednesday announced the rollout of a new feature that lets users pause Reels with a single tap. It replaces the earlier press-and-hold gesture, which was required to pause a clip. The change aims to address a usability limitation and aligns Instagram’s controls more closely with other video platforms, such as YouTube Shorts. Tap-to-pause has been in testing for some time, with some users also having early access to the tap-to-pause functionality ahead of its wider rollout.
