WHATSAPP BEGINS ROLLING OUT QUICK REPLY FEATURE FOR INSTANT VIDEO MESSAGES, HOW IT WORKS

In July last year, WhatsApp introduced the instant video notes feature enabling users to record and share videos with friends and family instant. This new way of connecting was a welcome move as many times we want to say things that aren't enough as a mere text message. Now,WhatsApp is adding more functionalities to improve video message interactions. As per a WA Beta Info report, as part of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.14.5 update, available on the Google Play Store, WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that will let users reply to instant video messages quickly.

As per a screenshot shared by the publication, a new shortcut has started appearing next to the video message for some beta testers who install the latest app versions. This shortcut streamlines the reply process, enabling users to respond to specific video messages more efficiently. Previously, users had to manually reply by opening the message menu or using a gesture before recording a new video. With this update, replying to video messages is faster and more convenient, as users can instantly respond to a video message by simply tapping the shortcut.

The quick reply feature for instant video messages is available to some beta testers who install the latest WhatsApp beta updates for Android from the Google Play Store and will be rolled out to more users in the coming days.

This isn't the only feature that WhatsApp has been working on. A recent report had said that the Meta-owned platform is rolling out a new preview feature for status updates. The feature aims to introduce a more streamlined and visually appealing way to view updates.

An earlier WA Beta Info report said that the new status update preview feature appears as a thumbnail on the right side of the screen for users who follow channels. This design maintains an uncluttered updates tab by employing a horizontal layout. For users who do not follow any channels, WhatsApp has introduced a vertical list for status updates, which now includes a redesigned thumbnail that previews the status updates while retaining the profile photo. This change addresses the previous issue where the profile photo was replaced by the preview, making it more difficult to identify contacts at a glance.

In previous updates, users could preview status updates in a vertical list, but this feature replaced the profile photo, complicating the process of quickly identifying contacts. The latest update resolves this issue by positioning the thumbnail alongside the profile photo, offering a more informative and visually appealing preview.

As these new features continue to roll out, it will be interesting to see how users respond to the changes and whether they lead to increased engagement within the app.

2024-06-26T06:46:27Z dg43tfdfdgfd