According to The Information, Instagram head Adam Mosseri told employees that the company is planning to launch Reels as a separate app. Currently, Reels is integrated into the Instagram app with a dedicated tab for short-form videos. But the new app would reportedly work independently, similar to how TikTok operates.

According to unnamed insider sources cited by The Information (via Reuters), the plan was reportedly discussed by Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri with staff earlier this week.

Instagram may be considering spinning off its Reels feature into a standalone app. The company's head, Adam Mosseri, was reportedly overheard discussing the idea with employees as part of a broader strategy to better compete with TikTok,