Facebook Launches New Vertical Video Player to Streamline Experience Across Reels, Live, and Long-Form Videos
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Facebook is launching a new vertical video player optimized for different video formats including short-form Reels, long-form, and Live videos.
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The player will recommend the most relevant videos to watch next across formats to increase watch time and engagement.
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Videos will default to vertical mode like TikTok, but there will be a full screen landscape option.
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The upgraded player aims to provide a more consistent and streamlined video experience across Facebook.
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The change comes as Facebook looks to better compete with other video platforms like YouTube and TikTok in the midst of regulatory threats against TikTok.