 New Feature: WhatsApp Rolls Out Instant Video Messages

new feature: WhatsApp rolls out instant video messages

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WhatsApp has announced the rollout of instant video messages

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The feature allows users of the popular instant messaging app to create and share videos directly in chats

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Mark Zuckerberg introduced the feature on his Instagram channel, followed by a video on how it will work

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The rollout of video messages has started on both Android and Apple iOS platforms

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The rollout of video messages has started on both Android and Apple iOS platforms

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Video messages can be up to 60 seconds long

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Video messages can be sent using the same button that WhatsApp users are already using to send voice messages

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Users can also send voice selfie videos

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There's also a swipe-up feature that allows users to record hands-free videos

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Just like WhatsApp chats, video messages too are end-to-end encrypted

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