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Get Ready to Jam: WhatsApp for iOS is Set to Transform Music Sharing with Spotify Integration!

2025-03-24

Author: Wei

WhatsApp is making waves with a game-changing feature in its iOS app, aimed at revolutionizing how users share music on their status updates. According to credible beta tracking reports, the messaging giant is currently developing an integration with Spotify that will allow seamless sharing of songs directly to users' status updates — and it’s about to make your music-sharing experience much smoother!

The feature was uncovered in the latest beta version of WhatsApp for iOS (version 25.8.10.72), as reported by the renowned WhatsApp feature tracker WABetaInfo. With this new addition, users will no longer need to go through the hassle of forwarding, copying, and pasting links to share their favorite tunes. Instead, WhatsApp will introduce a simple, user-friendly option to share music directly from Spotify.

What can users expect? When sharing a song, WhatsApp will generate a rich preview containing essential details like the song title, artist name, and album cover art. Imagine sharing your current jam with just a click, complete with an eye-catching display that immediately grabs attention!

Moreover, a "Play on Spotify" link will accompany the shared music, providing a direct route for recipients to listen to the track effortlessly. This feature is anticipated to align WhatsApp’s music sharing capabilities closely with that of Instagram, another popular application owned by Meta Platforms.

Though this functionality is still under wraps and currently in development, it hasn't yet reached even the beta testers in Apple's TestFlight program. However, the anticipated rollout to a broader audience of WhatsApp for iOS beta users is expected in the coming weeks, so keep your eyes peeled!

Excitingly, it's worth noting that a similar music-sharing feature is also in the works for WhatsApp on Android, having been detected in the beta version (2.25.8.3) earlier this month. This reveals Meta’s commitment to enhancing the user experience across all mobile platforms.

Additionally, it’s reassuring to know that music shared through status updates will be protected with the same top-notch end-to-end encryption that secures regular chats. This ensures that only the intended recipients can access the shared music — maintaining your privacy while you share your soundtracks with the world!

Stay tuned for more updates as WhatsApp continues to evolve, and get ready to share your playlists like never before!