WhatsApp Beta versions introduce video messages feature: Report
Meta-owned WhatsApp's new video message feature allows swift recording and sending of 60-second Clips
WhatsApp lets you send video messages upto 60 seconds
Highlights
- WhatsApp new Beta update is limited to a small group of iOS & android users
- New Beta update includes HD photo sharing
- Another interesting feature added after Channels by Meta-owned WhatsApp
WhatsApp's latest beta versions now include a testing phase for a video messages feature. Similar to voice messages, this feature enables users to swiftly record and send videos within their chat conversations.
Notably, these video messages remain in the chat history even after being viewed. To use this feature, users simply capture a short video clip using their smartphones and messages are end-to-end encrypted as reported by WABetaInfo.
WhatsApp tests Video Messages and HD photo support
WhatsApp's video messaging feature is currently in limited testing with a small group of iOS and Android beta testers. However, it will gradually roll out to a wider audience in the coming weeks.
In addition, WhatsApp has introduced support for sending high-definition (HD) photos in its test versions for Android and iOS. Although the photos retain their original aspect ratios, there is a slight compression applied before sending. Consequently, the platform does not currently support sending photos at their full original quality.
Interestingly, WhatsApp has recently introduced the ‘Channels’ feature which allows users to experience social media within their instant messaging app. It allows users to connect with various channels and explore content from different creators, similar to how users would on social media platforms.
In terms of pushing new and interesting updates, Meta-owned WhatsApp has been on the roll as many more new features are expected like sharing up to 100 media files, auto-convert voice messages to text, and sending compression-free images as per speculations by Beta testers.
