Instagram's 2022 video feature, which replaced IGTV, now gets an update allowing users to double the speed of short-form content.

To watch an Instagram Reel at double speed, simply press and hold either the right or left side of the screen while it's playing. The Reel will then play at 2x speed until you release your finger. Currently, 2x is the only speed option available. However, you can still skip forward in the Reel as usual to quickly get to the most important parts.

Instagram has rolled out an update for Reels that will let users go through more of them more quickly. As TechCrunch has reported, the app now allows users to play Reels at 2x the speed by long-pressing on the right or the left edge of the screen.