WhatsApp now allows sharing music from Spotify in status updates
What's the story
WhatsApp has launched a new Android update, version 2.25.8.3, through the Google Play Beta Program.
The update includes a feature that lets users share music from Spotify on their status updates, and is expected to be available in a future stable version of WhatsApp.
This facility will further improve WhatsApp's integration with third-party apps and services.
New
A new experience
WhatsApp's latest integration with Spotify would make status updates more interesting. This is because it will let users share particular songs that match perfectly with the moment they want to convey.
Feature details
How will the Spotify sharing feature work?
The feature will offer another way for users to share music from Spotify as a WhatsApp status update.
When the option is chosen, WhatsApp will process and create a preview of the shared track for displaying in the user's status update.
This will be similar to how music sharing works on Instagram Stories when users share a song from Spotify.
User interaction
Enhanced user engagement
The integration of Spotify into WhatsApp's status updates is aimed at increasing user engagement by making music sharing more interactive.
The viewers will be able to access the shared track immediately, without having to search for it manually.
The preview will feature key details like the song title, artist name, and album cover, providing an engaging visual representation of the shared music.
User privacy
Privacy and security considerations
Despite Spotify's integration into WhatsApp's status updates, it is worth noting that WhatsApp won't get to know the exact songs you share from Spotify.
This is because status updates are protected by WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption.
Only intended recipients will be able to see the shared content, implying neither WhatsApp nor third parties can see which songs have been posted in a user's status update.