Meta boss, Mark Zuckerberg, has announced the launch of a new WhatsApp feature that allows users to send and receive short video messages in their chats.
Rolling out starting today, users can now record and share short, personal videos directly in the WhatsApp chat.
Video messages are a real-time way to respond to chats with whatever you want to say and show in 60 seconds.
“New for WhatsApp, we are adding the ability to instantly record and share a video message in your WhatsApp chats. It’s as easy as sending a quick voice message. Voice messages on WhatsApp changed the way people communicate by providing a quick and secure way to share your voice.
“We’re excited to build on this feature with new instant video messages. Now you can record and share short personal videos directly in the chat. We think these will be a fun way to share moments with all the emotion that comes from video, whether it’s wishing someone a happy birthday, laughing at a joke, or bringing good news.”
How it works:
According to Meta, sending a video message is as simple as sending a voice message.
ü Just tap to switch to video mode, and hold to record the video.
ü You can also swipe up to lock and record the video hands-free.
ü Videos will play automatically on mute when opened in a chat, and tapping on the video will start the sound.
Meta assured that video messages are protected with end-to-end encryption to keep your messages secured.
