WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.22.11: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.24.22.11.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a feature to share music through status updates, and it will be available in a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Music for status updates |
| Status? | Under development |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp is currently working on bringing a feature to share music through status updates to a future update of the app. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is under development, so it's not ready for beta testers. However, it's possible to discover a preview in this article. |
| Special thanks: | Swakshan and ShuhaibNC, for collaborating, testing, and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.22.10: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a privacy feature to manage effects for the camera and video calls! |
MUSIC FOR STATUS UPDATES
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.17.21 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a like reaction feature for status updates. This feature allows users to react to status updates with a heart emoji, providing a simple way to express appreciation without needing to send a direct message. When a user reacts, the recipient receives a notification, and all reactions are visible in the viewers sheet alongside those who viewed the status update. It appears that WhatsApp is now exploring additional ways to enhance the status update experience, possibly with more interactive or media-sharing features that make communication more dynamic. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.22.11 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a feature to share music through status updates!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is testing the implementation of a feature to share music through status updates, scheduled for release in a future update of the app. It is worth noting that we previously anticipated the development of this feature on X a few days ago, and it seems that WhatsApp is moving in the same direction by planning to add music-sharing in status updates in the future. This new feature will introduce a music button within the drawing editor that appears after selecting a photo or a video for the status update. By tapping this button, users will be able to search for songs or specific artists, making it easier to find and add their favorite music directly to the status.
Once a song is selected, it will be automatically integrated into the status update, allowing users to personalize their photos or videos with music. This enhancement will likely make status updates more engaging and expressive, as users can set the mood or add context to their shared content using music. We believe that this feature aligns status updates more closely with similar features offered by Instagram, where music sharing has become a popular way to make stories more interactive and personalized. The music-sharing feature will introduce another layer of personalization, helping users communicate their thoughts, feelings, or moments with a soundtrack.
A feature to share music through status updates is under development and it will be available in a future update. We will keep you updated with an additional article as soon as we have more details to share about this feature.
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