The new time limit for Instagram Reels is part of several changes Mosseri announced around the time when TikTok’s future hangs in the balance.

Users can now see what their friends are liking on Instagram via a dedicated Reels feed. As TikTok goes dark, Instagram also boosts the 90-second video limit to three minutes.

Instagram has announced new updates, including longer Reels of up to three minutes, new profile grid layouts, and features that let your friends see your liked Reels. Here's everything you need to know about these changes.

Instagram increased its Reels duration to 3 minutes from the previous 90-sec limit, amidst uncertainty over the status of TikTok ban.

Instagram is rolling out a new feature that will show your liked Reels to mutuals in a dedicated tab. It takes away the intimacy and safe haven of likes.