WhatsApp introduces new way to share video as message, instant video messages
The world-wide used messaging app just introduced another feature to share video as message, instant video messages.
Instant Video Messages
Meta owned Mark Zuckerberg announced today that users can now record and share video as a message in chat. The latest feature allow users to share short, personal videos directly in their chats. Further, the new feature is similar to audio messages but with video.
However, the feature holds the limitation of time duration of 60 seconds. While, users can tap the icon adjacent to text field and record 60 seconds of video and share. Notably, the messaging app has confirmed that video messages are protected with end-to-end encryption.
Interestingly, the feature distinguishes itself from regular videos by showing up in circular form in chats. Moreover, the videos are on mute mode when played. However, users can tap on video to hear the sound.
Uses of Instant Video Massages
The new feature in itself is a use for chatting and sending messages to your loved ones. However, the most useful features of this is it can be used to wish someone, send a good news or share instant joke.
“Video messages are a real-time way to respond to chats with whatever you want to say and show in 60 seconds,” WhatsApp wrote in a blog post. “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 to use Instant Video Messages?
As video messages are similar to voice messages, they are easy to send. Further, user have to just tap the icon and hold it for recording video message. Furthermore, user can share it easily with family and friends in the chat.
Availability of the Video Message
With the announcement of the feature, the rolling out of video messages has already begun from today. However, the users around the globe can avail this feature in the coming weeks.
