Sending a video message has been made intentionally similar to the way sending a voice message works, so that there isn't an additional learning curve.
The icon previously meant for voice messages can now be tapped in order to go into video message mode. Then you simply hold it and record just as with voice messages, and when you release it gets sent.
You can also swipe up to lock and record the video without needing to keep the button pressed - again, just like with voice messages.
Videos play automatically on mute when opened in a chat, and tapping on a video while it's playing will start (and then toggle) the sound. Video messages are now rolling out and will be available to all of WhatsApp's users "in the coming weeks".
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