Highlights

• WhatsApp adds new features for users to create photo collages, music stickers and custom photo stickers for Status posts.
• It will also allow users to add songs directly to their Status with 15-second clips for photos and 60-second clips for videos.
• The new “Add Yours” sticker allows users to start a trend or conversation, encouraging friends to respond with their own updates.

Caption – New WhatsApp features for Status updates revealed. (Image credit – WhatsApp)

WhatsApp is rolling out four new features for its Status section, giving you more fun and creative ways to share updates with friends and family. Just like Instagram or Facebook Stories, WhatsApp Status lets you post photos, videos, or text that disappear after 24 hours but now, with added flair.

Announcing the new features on its Newsroom page, WhatsApp said, “Status is your place to let the people in your life know what’s going on, no matter where they may be.” These updates are private and end-to-end encrypted, so only your saved contacts can view them.

Here’s what’s new.

Layouts for Collages

Now you can turn up to six photos into a collage, arranging them however you like using WhatsApp’s built-in editing tools. It’s a simple way to share a collection of memories in one post.

More Ways to Share Music

You can now add a song as your status or turn it into a music sticker that can be placed on top of a photo or video. This adds a musical vibe to your updates, whether it’s a selfie, a scenic shot, or a special moment.

Since March, WhatsApp has allowed users to select songs from its built-in music library. You can post 15-second clips with photos or 60-second clips with videos.

Photo Stickers

Want to make your status posts more personal? You can turn any photo into a sticker, resize and reshape it as needed, and add it to your story. It’s a fun way to make your images pop.

Add Yours Stickers

This interactive feature lets you invite friends to join a trend or conversation. Pick a photo, add the “Add Yours” sticker, and your friends can respond by posting their own version to their Status. It’s a cool way to get people talking and sharing.

According to WhatsApp, these new features will start rolling out soon and will be available to all WhatsApp users in the coming months.

FAQs

Q1. What new features are coming to WhatsApp Status?

Answer. WhatsApp is adding photo collages, music stickers, custom photo stickers, and the “Add Yours” sticker for more interactive and creative updates.

Q2. How does the new music feature work in WhatsApp Status?

Answer. Users can now add songs directly to their Status, with 15-second clips for photos and 60-second clips for videos, making updates more engaging.

Q3. What is the “Add Yours” sticker in WhatsApp Status?

Answer. The “Add Yours” sticker lets users start a trend or conversation, allowing friends to respond by posting their own version to their Status.

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