WhatsApp brings video note mode to the app: Here’s what it means

WhatsApp is reportedly rolling out a new feature to bring video note mode to the camera. According to a report by WABetaInfo, the instant messaging app has released a feature for Android beta testers which will eliminate the need for users to repeatedly record the same video note, saving time and enhancing efficiency in communication.
Some beta testers can now try out a new camera mode for sharing content in their chats.This mode allows users to record video notes directly within the camera interface easily, removing the need to tap and hold the camera icon in the chat bar. It also adds consistency to the user experience by providing a unified method to capture and share video messages.
“This feature brings some advantages because it addresses user confusion about how to record video notes. In the previous updates, WhatsApp has introduced some changes to the way users can initiate and send video notes, sometimes altering the interface or methods required. Introducing a video note mode directly within the camera interface offers a consistent approach for users, which may be more intuitive for some,” adds the report.
WhatsApp bans 66 lakh accounts in India
Recently, Meta-owned WhatsApp banned more than 66 lakh accounts in India. Out of 6,620,000 banned WhatsApp accounts, 1,255,000 were blocked, before any reports from users, the social media company said.
According to the monthly transparency report mandated by the Indian IT Rules 2021, the instant messaging platform received 13,367 grievances from users in India. WhatsApp, which has over 550 million users in the country, reported that only 31 of these grievances led to remedial action. The term "actioned" refers to cases where WhatsApp took corrective measures.
Additionally, WhatsApp received 11 orders from the Grievance Appellate Committee and complied with all of them.