WhatsApp may soon let users quickly record and share video

WhatsApp may be testing a new dedicated video notes mode for the camera on both Android and iOS platforms, according to a feature tracker. The feature could allow WhatsApp users to record and share video notes directly from the camera interface. According to the claims, the video notes mode was spotted in a beta version of the app on both Android and iOS platforms. It could build on the new shortcut button for video notes that was reported in a different WhatsApp beta update.

Video Notes Mode on WhatsApp

According to to provide tracker WABetaInfo, a special mode for recording video notes can appear in the camera interface in addition to the existing Video And Photo options. It was reportedly spotted in the beta version of WhatsApp.

Dedicated tab for video notes on WhatsApp
Photo credit: WABetaInfo

On Android, the app version is said to be 2.24. 14. 14 via the Google Play Beta program. While on iOS, the feature gift in WhatsApp for iOS version 24.13.10.76, which you can opt into through the TestFlight program.

WhatsApp introduced Instant Video Notes in 2023, allowing users to record and send 60-second video messages to others directly in the chat. The platform recently began testing a new shortcut button for quickly replying to video notes. The dedicated video notes option in the camera tab is speculated to make the process of sharing video notes smoother.

Gadgets 360 staff was unable to verify the availability of this feature on WhatsApp beta for Android. This change would provide an alternative way to send video notes, the other being a long-press on the camera icon in a specific chat.

Introduce me on WhatsApp

The instant messaging platform recently rolled out Meta AI, the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot in India. Now, it is reported to be developing an AI feature that will allow users to generate images of themselves through prompts. Speculation is that WhatsApp will ask users to upload a handful of reference selfies when they first opt ​​in to the feature.

The feature, called ‘Imagine Me’, was spotted in the WhatsApp beta for the Android update 2.24.14.13.