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Instagram looks to take on streaming services with longer-form, episodic and live formats for its TV app

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Instagram is making a bigger play for your living room. According to TechCrunch, the Meta-owned platform is expanding its TV app with longer-form, episodic content and live formats designed to compete directly with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. The move underscores Meta's broader ambition to dominate video consumption across all screens and viewing contexts.

Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/22/instagram-looks-to-take...

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