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Will spinning off Reels into a standalone app help Meta take on TikTok? While many have complained it's not as good as TikTok, creating a separate app reflects a broader effort to prioritize Reels and invest more in its recommendation system, @solmg.bsky.social tells @cnet.com.

Feb 27, 2025, 6:22 PM

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