WhatsApp users can now add music to their status
Briefly

WhatsApp is launching a nostalgic new feature that allows users to incorporate temporary music snippets into their profile updates. This option, which is being rolled out globally, enables users to select portions of songs to accompany photo and video statuses that disappear after 24 hours. The new enhancement echoes similar functionalities found on platforms like Instagram, AIM, and MySpace. WhatsApp's music library boasts millions of songs, allowing users to engage creatively with their connections, while ensuring that statuses remain end-to-end encrypted for privacy.
With WhatsApp now allowing users to add temporary music clips to their status updates, the app successfully revives nostalgic features reminiscent of AIM and MySpace.
WhatsApp's music status feature allows snippets from popular songs to enhance personal updates, with available tracks that can be edited to perfect viral moments.
The new music feature in WhatsApp, similar to Instagram's update, applies to statuses that disappear after 24 hours and is designed to engage users more creatively.
Amid growing competition in social media, WhatsApp's move to introduce music clips demonstrates how it aims to innovate while ensuring end-to-end encryption for user privacy.
Read at The Verge
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