WhatsApp is reportedly developing a new feature that is likely to be released to users soon. Meta-owned app users may soon be allowed to include music in their Status updates on the platform. This feature is currently being tested with select beta users on both Android and iOS platforms.
Another Meta-owned application, Instagram, a video and photo-sharing social networking site, now allows users to add music to their Stories, which are similar to WhatsApp Status updates.
According to feature tracker WABetaInfo, the platform is developing a feature for Android users that would allow them to add music to status updates. It is currently available to WhatsApp beta testers who have installed the Android 2.25.2.5 update, and it may eventually be made available to all Android users.
WABetaInfo also indicates that the WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.1.10.73 version has the same feature for iOS users. After downloading the most recent testing version, select WhatsApp iOS beta program participants will have access to this feature.
In the WhatsApp Status update option, both Android and iOS users will see a new music button next to the drawing, text, and other editing options. They can use this option to search for songs or artists and then select one.
After picking a song, WhatsApp users can decide which section of the track to use. The music clip for photo-based status updates can run up to 15 seconds, while for video status, the duration is determined by the length of the video.
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The addition of music to WhatsApp Status updates is intended to boost audience participation and make the update more engaging. According to one of the previously mentioned rumors, details about the integrated song will appear alongside the shared photo or video, as it does on Instagram.
Viewers of the WhatsApp Status update will also be able to interact with the artist’s Instagram page whose music has been used. As a result, it is expected to increase musical artist discovery and interaction via WhatsApp.
Beta testers can install WhatsApp beta version 2.25.2.5 for Android from the Google Play Store, while WhatsApp beta version 25.1.10.73 for iOS is available through the TestFlight app.
