According to TechCrunch, users just need to press and hold the right or left edge of the screen to play videos at a 2x speed. When released, the video will automatically return to normal speed.
Some users have experienced this feature during the testing phase, but it has since been removed from their accounts. However, Instagram representatives have confirmed to CNET that the feature is being widely rolled out to all users.
According to an Instagram representative, this is one of the most requested features by users. With Reels videos no longer limited to the same 15-second length as before, being able to play quickly has become an essential requirement.
Reels has now allowed videos to be up to 3 minutes long, and there are signs that Instagram may support videos up to 10 minutes long in the future.
This move also shows that Instagram is continuing to "learn" from rival TikTok - an application that has allowed users to post videos up to 10 minutes and even 1 hour long.
TikTok has also had the feature of watching videos at double the speed it has long been available, which is even more necessary as the video duration increases.
The addition of the express rooting feature is considered a suitable step in the context of users wanting to save time, while enhancing the ability to control the experience when using the platform.
