New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- After 15 long years, Instagram has finally rolled out its iPad app on Wednesday, making Reels a central feature. This move has been long anticipated, but the question on many users' minds is: Why now? In a world where short form video content is king, Instagram is staking its claim to challenge TikTok. The iPad app is designed to put Reels front and centre, but will it be enough to make a dent in TikTok's massive lead? Although eagerly awaited for iPad, the Instagram app works only on iPads with iPadOS 15.1 or newer.

The updated app takes full advantage of the iPad's larger screen, offering a multi column layout that makes it easier to scroll through Reels, view comments, and navigate between sections. Reels take ce...