WhatsApp officially announced new features for Status updates, including music, stickers, and photo layouts

WhatsApp has expanded Status with new creative tools, including photo collages, customizable stickers, and music-focused updates. These features enhance personal expression while maintaining user privacy and offering a more engaging way to share moments across Android and iOS devices.

In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.25.13.16 update, we announced that an improved music sharing feature for status updates was available. This enhancement allows users to create music-only status updates directly from the gallery sheet, making it easier to express moods and moments through songs without needing to attach photos or videos. Users can also choose from a variety of music sticker layouts to customize the look and feel of their update, including vertical, horizontal, artwork-based, and cassette-style designs. While this feature had been available to a limited number of users in recent weeks, it now appears ready for a much broader rollout. Today, WhatsApp officially announced the ability to create music-focused status updates through a dedicated blog post, along with several other improvements.

WhatsApp announced a significant expansion of creative tools designed to make Status a more expressive and personalized space for users. One of the most important additions is the new Layout feature, which lets users combine up to six photos into a single collage. Instead of posting images one by one, it is now possible to arrange them together using intuitive editing tools that offer control over placement and formatting. Another notable addition is the introduction of Photo Stickers. Users can now turn any photo into a custom sticker that can be resized, cropped, and repositioned directly within a Status post. This allows users to create more visually creative updates, whether they are sharing a quick selfie, a favorite memory, or a funny moment captured on camera.

The Add Yours sticker, a familiar interactive tool from Instagram, also makes its way into WhatsApp Status. By placing this sticker on a photo, users can invite friends to respond with their own images based on a shared topic. It's important to highlight that WhatsApp does not track or display the origin of the Add Yours chain. This means users won't be able to see who started the thread, which helps maintain a layer of privacy while still encouraging engagement.

Music also plays a bigger role with this update regarding how people express themselves. With the new tool, it's easier than ever to create Status updates focused entirely on a specific song. Users no longer need to rely on a background video or image, as the track itself is the core message of the status update. This update also introduces better integration of the music catalog already available on Instagram. That means users will have access to a broad and diverse selection of artists, genres, and tracks to fit any mood or moment.

It's worth noting that this announcement applies to both Android and iOS, ensuring that users across platforms will benefit from the same expanded feature set. The rollout will continue in the coming months, so more users around the world can enjoy these updates and explore new ways to stay connected with the people who matter most through status updates.

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