WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.13.16: what's new?
WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.25.13.16.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out an improved music sharing feature for status updates, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Music sharing - status updates |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.13.16 has been designated as a compatible update. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it is rolling out to more users over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | FastenM and Radu Oncescu, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp announced the Advanced Chat Privacy feature as enhanced protection for sensitive conversations! |
MUSIC SHARING - STATUS UPDATES
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.2.5 update, we announced that a feature to share music through status updates was available. This new addition lets users enhance their photos and videos with music by selecting a specific segment from a vast library of songs provided by Meta. The song title and artist name are displayed on the status, and viewers can even explore the featured artist's Instagram profile, allowing users to quickly discover new music and connect with their favorite artists. It seems that WhatsApp is ready for a wider rollout of the music sharing feature for status updates, with the introduction of new tools that make it quicker and easier for users to engage with this functionality. Following the release of the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.13.16 update, which is available on the Google Play Store, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out an improved music sharing feature for status updates!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, more users can now explore and share music in their status updates. The music catalog available on WhatsApp is the same as the one on Instagram, providing a wide variety of songs, artists, and genres to choose from. This makes it easier than ever for users to add their favorite tracks to status updates, whether they want to share a nostalgic classic or a trending hit.
This update is specifically designed to improve and simplify the process of sharing music through status updates, offering a more streamlined and efficient experience. When users want to create a new status update, they will notice a new option in the gallery sheet, which allows them to quickly choose a song from the music catalog without the need to attach a photo or video. This new functionality is ideal for those times when users want to highlight the music itself, giving them an easy way to share a track that reflects their current mood or emotions. By removing the need for additional content, this shortcut makes it faster than ever to share a song and connect with others over music.
In addition to the new quick share shortcut, users can also choose from a variety of music sticker layouts, offering more flexibility in how their music is presented. These layouts include a vertical option, a horizontal view, as well as an artwork design and a music tape style, each designed to enhance the visual appeal of the status update. This customization feature provides users with the ability to personalize their music sharing experience, allowing them to match the sticker design to the tone or energy of the song they are sharing.
An improved music sharing feature for status updates is available to some beta testers who install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store, and it is rolling out to even more people over the coming weeks.
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