WhatsApp Could Soon Adopt Apple’s Music Sharing Feature
WhatsApp is reportedly testing a new feature that will allow users to share music during a video call, allowing them to join in with a piece of music in the same way they would in person. This functionality is similar to Apple’s SharePlay feature that they can use during FaceTime calls.
This information comes from WABetaInfo, known for reporting on upcoming WhatsApp features.
According to the report, a preview of this feature can be seen in WhatsApp Android beta version 2.23.26.18. However, it is not yet available to beta testers as it is still under active development.
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The release states that users would only be able to share music audio during video calls when the screen sharing option is active.
However, there are plenty of use cases for this feature. Users can use it to listen to a music track together similar to Apple FaceTime. Ads can view the audio project among other possibilities. The report adds that this feature would work for all participants in a group call and, in theory, should work for group calls as well.
Initially, the feature was being developed for the iOS version of WhatsApp, but now it is also being tested on Android. However, it is currently unclear when Meta will release this WhatsApp feature. That said, it doesn’t seem too far from beta release.
In related WhatsApp news, WhatsApp is introducing the ability to share status updates with accessories to beta testers. This means you can now finally send GIFs, pictures and videos – all as status updates – directly to your secondary partner device. This ensures that you consistently get the same WhatsApp experience across all devices, whether it’s your primary or companion device.
