WhatsApp has started rolling out a new feature that lets users quickly send short video clips similar to how they would send voice notes.
The instant video messages feature allows users to record and share round videos up to 60 seconds long by holding a button available directly in their one-to-one or group chat window.
Users previously first had to select the camera button and switch to video mode, do the recording, and then hit send to share video that was not captured outside the app.
Instant videos can also be played back within the chat window without opening and enlarging them.
WhatsApp started rolling the feature out to official app users late last week and will make it available to everyone in the coming weeks.
The app's developers said instant video messages are end-to-end encrypted, just like other types of messages on the platform.
