As of: April 2, 2024, 5:16 p.m
By: Moritz Bletzinger
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Yes, that works: With WhatsApp, video messages can now be recorded and sent in the chat. (Symbolic image) © germanopoli/Imago
The small camera symbol in WhatsApp chat holds a little surprise. Messenger now has a new video messaging feature.
Munich – Have you already noticed the innovation? There is a function hidden in the latest WhatsApp update that is not obvious at first glance. The small camera symbol on the right edge of the chat bar is something special. Don't be alarmed if you hold it for a longer period of time.
New WhatsApp function behind the camera symbol: now send video messages like audio messages
If you press and hold the small camera for a moment, a timer starts and the front camera is activated. This feature has been integrated into both iOS (Apple) and Android since the latest update.
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature: you can now record and send video messages, just like you can with voice messages using the microphone icon.
How does it work? Anyone who has already recorded a voice message should have no problems with the video function. The principle is the same. Long press the icon to start recording. If you don't want to keep your finger on the icon while recording, you can lock the recording by swiping up. And if you're not happy with the recording, you can delete it by swiping left.
Record and send video messages in WhatsApp chat: This is how it works
How to record video messages in Whatsapp:
Open WhatsApp chat.
Click and hold on the camera icon in the chat bar.
Three-second timer starts, then the camera.
Release or swipe right to send.
Swipe left to discard.
New feature in WhatsApp: How to record video messages. © Screenshot/Whatsapp
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Three special features for the new video messages on WhatsApp:
Video messages can be a maximum of 60 seconds long.
Video messages cannot be saved or forwarded.
Clip plays automatically in the chat without sound, audio only switches on when clicked.
Voice messaging became very popular on WhatsApp quickly after its launch. It is quite possible that video messages will also be used by many. And then the next updates often come straight away – at least that was the case with the voice messages. For example, do you know what the little “1” next to the audio messages means?
Direct hit or nerve function? Not all WhatsApp users celebrate chat alternatives
However, opinions on the new features are divided. Many users are annoyed by the long messages. WhatsApp has at least set a time limit for the videos. This could also be related to the data volume. Other WhatsApp changes were much less complicated.
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