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Instagram adds watch history feature for Reels

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  • Instagram has launched a new watch history section, enabling users to re-watch old Reels without having to save them.
  • Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, announced the feature, explaining it is accessible via “profile,” “settings” and then “your activity.”
  • The new functionality allows users to sort their watch history by date, specify date ranges and filter Reels by the account that posted them.
  • This update has been well-received by users, who expressed enthusiasm for the convenience it offers.
  • The introduction of a watch history feature brings Instagram in line with rival platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, which already provide similar options.
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