Instagram redesigns app to prioritize Reels and direct messages

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Instagram is testing a new app layout prioritizing Reels and Direct Messages on the main menu. The redesign repositions existing tabs, moving Search and Reels, and replacing the create post button with a DM shortcut. This change reflects Instagram's focus on video content and private interactions, with Reels and DMs driving recent growth.


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