instagram It could add a pretty useful feature for those who like to record videos. A new feature would automatically translate the subtitles of your Reels to show them in another language, which would help more people access the content.
The Reels translation was discovered by Alessandro Paluzzi, a well-known leaker which has leaked functions such as Instagram’s ChatGPT. The user published a screenshot on his X (Twitter) account showing the option Automatically translate your subtitles within the section of Accessibility.
To display subtitles in another language It is essential that the “Show subtitles” function is activated. By doing so, your Reels will automatically generate text for people with hearing impairments to read. Let’s remember that subtitles in videos are very useful at times when we cannot turn up the volume on our cell phone.
Currently, Instagram offers auto-generated captions, but it is only available in English. This feature It is also available on TikTok and it is enabled by default, since the social network seeks to cover all audiences with functions that promote inclusion. Other platforms that take advantage of automatic subtitles are Facebook and YouTube; the latter also with automatic translation.
Subtitles are not the only new feature that would arrive on the Meta platform. In accordance with Paluzzi, Instagram will allow you to zoom in on profile photos using the pinch-to-zoom gesture (pinch-to-zoom). While the app already offers an option to enlarge the user’s photo, it is not possible to zoom in, so this integration will be welcomed.
Instagram continues to focus on videos
The possible arrival of automatic subtitles on Instagram makes it clear that the platform’s main focus is videos. A few weeks ago, the social network welcomed artificial intelligence with the new AI generated backgrounds for stories. With this, users can create a wallpaper through a text instruction.
instagram also added the video notes, a feature where users can record a short video and write a phrase. These will be displayed in the notes section, available at the top of direct messages. If one of your contacts posts one, you can view the video instead of their profile photo.
Meta is clear that Instagram’s biggest revenue comes from video streaming. That is why the company has copied the most striking functions of TikTok, one of its main competitors. An example of the latter is seen in the audio clips of movies and series on Reels, a feature that debuted in November.
In accordance with Meta’s most recent financial report, its family of applications had revenues of $33,936 million from advertising. In 2022, Instagram generated $51.4 billion, equivalent to 45% of Meta’s revenue during that year. That is why the company will continue to focus on video content with new functions that would arrive in its next update.