WhatsApp instant video message has been officially rolled out.

With WhatsApp instant video message, you can record and share short 60-seconds personal videos directly in the chat. You cannot send pre-recorded videos using this feature.

It will sit with the voice note button on the chat tray. To send an instant video message, the user will need to tap to switch to video mode and hold the record button.

Users can also swipe up to lock and record the video hands-free -- similar to how voice notes work.

Videos will play automatically on mute when opened in a chat, and tapping on the video will start the sound.