Fb gears as much as tackle TikTok with Instagram Reels' international launch

Shortly after shutting down Lasso, Fb is taking one other stab at reducing into TikTok's userbase — however this with Instagram Reels.
Shortly after shutting down Lasso, Facebook is taking another stab at cutting into TikTok's userbase — but this with Instagram Reels.Original article
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