{"id":1356,"date":"2025-08-03T06:53:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T06:53:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/03\/instagram-is-launching-auto-scroll-for-reels-heres-what-it-does-tech-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-03T06:53:47","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T06:53:47","slug":"instagram-is-launching-auto-scroll-for-reels-heres-what-it-does-tech-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/03\/instagram-is-launching-auto-scroll-for-reels-heres-what-it-does-tech-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Instagram Is Launching Auto Scroll For Reels: Here&#8217;s What It Does | Tech News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9455592\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">July 22, 2025, 13:51 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9455592\" class=\"jsx-e71bd712c195739a jsx-2446094860 asubttl-schema\">Instagram\u2019s new Auto Scroll feature lets you watch Reels hands-free. Here\u2019s how to activate it and enjoy non-stop viewing without lifting a finger<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-e71bd712c195739a jsx-2446094860 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The upcoming Instagram features are part of the platform\u2019s broader effort to enhance user experience and functionality. (News18)\" title=\"The upcoming Instagram features are part of the platform\u2019s broader effort to enhance user experience and functionality. (News18)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-e71bd712c195739a jsx-2446094860\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The upcoming Instagram features are part of the platform\u2019s broader effort to enhance user experience and functionality. (News18)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Instagram is introducing a handy new feature called Auto Scroll, which allows users to browse Reels and their Feed without having to manually swipe. Once activated, the first Reel will play, and the rest will scroll automatically \u2014 ideal for users who like to multitask.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">The feature is currently being tested for iPhone users, with plans to expand it to Android devices in the near future.<\/p>\n<h2>How To Activate Auto Scroll On Instagram?<\/h2>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">To turn on the Auto Scroll feature:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"listOncontentArticle\">\n<li>Open any Reel<\/li>\n<li>Tap the three dots in the bottom right corner<\/li>\n<li>Select Auto Scroll from the menu<\/li>\n<li>Once enabled, Reels will begin to scroll automatically, creating a more seamless, hands-free viewing experience.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Instagram Adds New 3:4 Photo Format<\/h2>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">In addition to Auto Scroll, Instagram is now supporting a 3:4 vertical photo size, expanding beyond the previous 1:1 square and 4:5 portrait formats. This change better aligns with the natural aspect ratio of most smartphone cameras.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">Instagram\u2019s Head, Adam Mosseri, shared the news on Threads, noting that the new format will apply to both single images and carousel posts.<\/p>\n<h2>More Features On The Horizon<\/h2>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">Instagram is actively testing several new updates, including:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>AI-powered editing tools<\/li>\n<li>Improved search options<\/li>\n<li>Customised feed controls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p id=\"11\" class=\"story_para_11\">These upcoming features are part of the platform\u2019s broader effort to enhance user experience and functionality.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-e71bd712c195739a jsx-2446094860 artcta\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">News18 Tech delivers the latest technology updates, including phone launches, gadget reviews, AI advancements, and more. 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