WhatsApp has added one other connection option with video messages, which, like voice messages, enable you to insert video clips into your WhatsApp chats.
As you may see in this instance, WhatsApp video messages are displayed in circles inside the app, providing one other option to share direct responses in-stream.
As explained by WhatsApp:
“Video messages are a real-time option to reply to chats with whatever you should say and show in 60 seconds. We predict these might be a fun option to share moments with all of the emotion that comes from video, whether it’s wishing someone a pleased birthday, laughing at a joke, or bringing excellent news.”
That’ll bring WhatsApp more into line with other social and messaging platforms, in facilitating video connection, which has already change into the popular interactive option in most apps.
To record a video message, you’ll tap on the screen to modify to video mode, then hold to record the video.
“You too can swipe as much as lock and record the video hands-free. Videos will play robotically on mute when opened in a chat, and tapping on the video will start the sound. Video messages are protected with end-to-end encryption to maintain your messages secure.”
Though they might also start clogging up your Camera Roll if you could have downloads enabled. But that’s an aside, the choice provides one other option to enhance connection within the app, which could have a variety of uses.
And brand accounts may additionally have the option to utilize the feature. With short videos, you’ll have the option to send product examples, explainers, previews and more, which could possibly be one other option to provide customer support within the app.
It could possibly be a handy option. WhatsApp says that video messages are rolling out from today, and might be available to everyone ‘in the approaching weeks’.