Now you can send WhatsApp videos as messages! Here's how

15 June 2023 By: SAMIRA SIDDIQUI

Video messaging feature

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Just hold and send video

You no longer need to go to the camera option since the new video option will separately be available besides the chat box.

Availability

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Is this feature available to iOS users?

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You can now detect pre-recorded videos

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What's in addition?

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Upcoming variations

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