WhatsApp's Instagram-like music option for status updates comes to India: Here's how to use it

In March, WhatsApp announced that it would bring an Instagram-like music option to status updates on its messenger app.

Previously, updating status on WhatsApp was bland compared to Instagram. With the custom music option, photos and videos on status updates will become lively and engaging.

As promised back then, the new music feature has been finally made available on WhatsApp for Android and iPhone versions in India and several other regions worldwide. However, it has not yet been released in Brazil and some select countries.

Here's how to add music to images or videos for status updates:

Step 1: Tap Updates >> Select a photo or video, or tap Camera to take a new photo or video.

Step 2: Tap the 'music note' icon to open the music browser.

Step 3: Tap the search bar to search for music or scroll down to browse popular songs.

Step 4: Users can search by song, artist, or keyword.

Steps on how to add music to images or videos for status updates.

Step 5: Tap the 'Play' button to preview the song or tap '->' icon add to status.

Use the seek bar to select a section of the song to add to the status.

Step 6: Then, tap the centre of the screen to change the sticker type.

Step 7: Tap Done.

Users can tap and hold the sticker to move and resize it. If needed, tap the sticker to go back to the music editor to change the music.

Step 9: Once finalised, tap the send (arrow icon) button.

It should be noted that users can add 15 seconds of music to a status containing an image. For video statuses, users can add music for a maximum of 60 seconds.

However, the music option for WhatsApp updates is not available on the desktop version yet. It is expected to be launched in the coming months.

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