Instagram Finally Launches Dedicated iPad App

After years of user requests, Instagram has finally released a dedicated app for iPads! Launching September 3rd, the app prioritizes Reels, Instagram's TikTok competitor, reflecting the dominance of short-form video. This move, possibly spurred by TikTok's regulatory challenges, solidifies Instagram's short-video strategy. The iPad app retains Stories and a "Following" tab, offering a more familiar experience, but optimized for the larger screen with features like comments directly beside Reels. Meta confirms similar updates are coming soon to Android tablets.