LinkedIn Tests Video Screening Feed, Similar To Reels

LinkedIn is testing a new feature (photo: Doc. Pixabay)

JAKARTA LinkedIn, a professional social media platform, is testing specifically for short video playback. This vertical video playback feature is similar to the Reels feature on Instagram or Shorts on YouTube. This feature was first discovered by Austin Null, a director of strategy at the McKinney agency. Null shows changes to its LinkedIn app, such as the video tab which is now next to the vanishing Home and Home Unggah. When the video is tapped, users will enter the feed containing a collection of videos from various accounts. Users can scroll the screen to change videos, leave comments, like videos, and share videos with users or other platforms.skifeed, which displays this video similar to the video playback feature in general, LinkedIn has a different focus. Almost the entire video uploaded to the platform discusses careers, professionalism, and performance improvements.

The company, which is recognized by Microsoft, admits that they are testing the feed specifically for video playback. LinkedIn told Tech Crunch that videos are the format students want to learn a lot. Therefore, LinkedIn launched a new way for users who want to find videos in an instant way. This feature will provide broad access for LinkedIn users to improve their understanding of careers. The company says that the new Video tab is launched in beta and is still in the initial testing phase. However, they did not reveal when the development will be completed and when the features will be rolled out to all users.