As per GSM Arena, the standalone app was last updated in August 2021 and it is still available to download from the Google Play Store.
When IGTV<\/a> was first launched, Instagram<\/a>'s intent to compete with YouTube<\/a> in longer format video led it to believe it needed to launch a separate app for IGTV. Eventually, IGTV videos appeared in the main feed, thus leading to its eventual discontinuation.
It is also discontinuing IGTV ads<\/a> as the company shifts focus to Reels<\/a>, GSM Arena has learned.
Despite the heavy focus and investment on Instagram Reels<\/a>, ads are currently not shown here.
This will change in 2022 as Instagram will begin testing ads in Reels and creators can begin earning ad revenue for Reels starting later this year, as per the outlet.
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