WhatsApp Now Allows Users to Include Songs in their Status Updates

On Friday, WhatsApp introduced a new feature that lets users add short music clips to their Status updates, bringing a nostalgic touch similar to the Myspace era.

WhatsApp Status Now Supports Music Clips for Photos and Videos

Status, similar to Instagram Stories, lets users share photos, videos, and text that vanish after 24 hours. When adding a new Status, they can tap the music note icon to select from millions of songs. Music clips can last up to 15 seconds for photos and up to 60 seconds for videos.

The introduction of music clips comes after Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, added similar features to Instagram, allowing users to include songs in their profiles, Notes, and posts.

WhatsApp Adds End-to-End Encrypted Music Sharing to Status

WhatsApp’s feature works similarly but with a key distinction: music shared on Status is end-to-end encrypted, ensuring that only friends can see the songs, while WhatsApp itself cannot access them.

The company has begun rolling out the feature worldwide and will continue expanding its availability in the coming weeks.

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