Instagram has fixed an issue with its Reels that previously saw iOs users lack sound when they downloaded a video. Now, iOS users are able to download Instagram Reels videos without their sound being removed.
iOS Instagram Reels Users Came Forward Regarding an Audio Bug
According to the story by XDA-Developers, just recently, iOS Instagram users started to come forward regarding an audio bug that removed the sound of downloaded Reels video clips. The issue has since been fixed but its effect left a lot of creators and influencers struggling.
It was noted that although the issue won't usually cause an uproar, a lot of TikTok and social media creators still rely on the editing tools of Instagram in order to create their videos. The issue has been resolved and TikTok and social media creators are now able to freely create and export their creations.
Meta Spokesperson Responded to a Report Saying the Issue has Finally Been Fixed
Instagram's latest update just recently arrived and as per Seine Kim, a Meta spokesperson, the bug has finally been fixed. The spokesperson reportedly reached out to The Verge after the publication released a story regarding the issue.
The problem was reportedly not intentional which means that creators will be able to feel more confident regarding the use of Instagram's tools later on. The bug reportedly arrived at a bad time for the company since it had just rolled back platform changes "following a massive uproar."
Short-Form Videos have Started to Grow in Popularity Over the Past Years Due to the Help of TikTok
The short-form video has started to become more and more popular over the course of the past few years due to the help of TikTok. It has reportedly forced platforms just like Instagram to change and compete.
Unfortunately, although the platform is currently catering to users with the new changes, it still says that its future is still in video. Platforms just like Instagram and YouTube have reportedly been trying to compete against TikTok for the majority of the year.
Instagram has an Algorithm that Detects TikTok Watermarked Videos
Instagram already has an algorithm capable of recognizing videos with the TikTok watermark and basically does not promote those videos on its platform. YouTube has also started to become more protective of its own platform by watermarking its very own short-form videos or Shorts as detailed in an article by Variety.
By bookmarking its Shorts, YouTube will be able to promote its platform or at least content within its platform. Despite running into a lot of issues, Instagram has reportedly been adding different much-appreciated features over the course of the previous months.
The new protective features are being rolled out in order to protect younger users. One of the most recent measures includes sensitive content filters for teens as the platform has started to verify the age of its users with a "nudge" feature that assists teens to move on certain subjects they might not want.
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Written by Urian B.
