WhatsApp has introduced four new features for its status section to make it more interactive. Meta-owned messaging platform is now rolling out features including stickers, customized layouts, ad your features and the ability to add music tracks as photo stickers. These updates are expected to roll out gradually for all users in the coming months.

The official announcement blog post says Meta says, “We are adding four new WhatsApp status features that give you new ways to express yourself through collating, music and stickers.”

Let us take a quick look at all the upcoming WhatsApp features and how to use them.

1. Layout facility to make collages

One of the highlighted characteristics is rolling out for Meta WhatsApp is a new layout feature. This feature allows users to directly collage within the app. Users will be able to choose six photos and will be able to organize them in a collage using the underlying editing tools. They will be able to use this feature to share highlights in an event, a trip, or just a daily attractive format than the daily snapshot – similar to Instagram.

2. Lyrics sharing and music stickersS

WhatsApp recently rolled out music support for similar stories as Instagram. With more with music feature, users can directly post a song as their position. Additionally, WhatsApp allows users to create music stickers, which enables you to overlay your favorite track on a photo or selfie, transforms a simple picture into a dynamic audio-visual post.

3. Photo sticker

Another attractive tool is being added photo stickers. This feature allows users to convert any photo into a custom sticker that can be shaped, cropped, or shaped as desired. “Turn a photo into a sticker and add it to your position. You will be able to edit it so that it is the right size and shape,” write the meta.

4. Add you

Similar to interactive formats used on other platforms such as Facebook and Instagram, the new add your feature brings a collaborative element for WhatsApp status. The users will be able to post a photo or video with a prompt such as “Best Coffee Moment” or “Thruback Photo”, inviting friends to answer with their content.

The meta notes that upcoming changes are part of WhatsApp plans to increase personal expression by maintaining the end-to-end encryption of the platform and the privacy-first approach.