As noted by WABetaInfo and confirmed by 9to5Mac, the latest beta version of WhatsApp adds a new toggle to turn off Instant Video Messages. The option can be found within the Chat settings in WhatsApp.

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There is also a timer that you can use to control the length of time each message you send remains visible within the conversation. Facebook Messenger mobile app Facebook has also joined encryption ...

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