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WhatsApp is rolling out a bunch of exciting new interactive features for Status updates, giving users a chance to express themselves in more creative and fun ways. The messaging giant, owned by Meta, is introducing four key enhancements—collage layouts, music stickers, photo-to-sticker conversion, and the "Add Yours" prompt—aiming to make Status a livelier and more engaging space.
Key Highlights
• Collage Layouts: Now, users can whip up collages with up to six photos right in the app. With handy editing tools, you can arrange your photos just the way you like, making it super easy to share multiple moments in one eye-catching update.
• Music Stickers: WhatsApp is stepping up its music game, allowing users to turn their favorite songs into music stickers. These stickers can be layered over photos or videos, adding a fun audio twist to Status updates and making your posts pop.
• Photo Stickers: You can now transform any image into a custom sticker, which you can resize, crop, and shape before adding it to your Status. This feature really encourages personalization and lets you tell your story in a creative way.
• Add Yours Prompt: Taking a cue from Instagram and Facebook, the new "Add Yours" feature lets users post a prompt and invite friends to respond with their own photos or videos, sparking a fun chain of engagement within their social circles.
Outlook
With these updates, WhatsApp is positioning itself as a more expressive and interactive platform, competing with the creative tools found on other social media apps. The gradual global rollout means that all users will soon have access, making Status updates a go-to spot for daily sharing and social connection—all while keeping WhatsApp’s strong focus on privacy and security.
Source: Meta Newsroom, India Today, Business Today
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