Daily Tech Headlines WhatsApp Adds Music To User Status Updates - DTH
Mar 28, 2025
WhatsApp introduces a music feature for status updates, enhancing user engagement and sparking competition among messaging apps. Google plans to implement user choice billing in the UK, offering customers more payment flexibility. Meanwhile, Ubisoft is branching out by creating a subsidiary for its popular franchises, highlighting the evolving landscape of the tech industry. These updates showcase how platforms are adapting to user preferences and technological advancements.
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WhatsApp Music Statuses
- WhatsApp introduces a new feature letting users add music clips to statuses.
- This resembles features from Instagram, AIM, and MySpace.
Google Play Billing Choice
- Google will offer user choice billing in the UK starting March 29th.
- This gives developers more payment processing flexibility.
Ubisoft Subsidiary
- Ubisoft is creating a subsidiary for Assassin's Creed, Far Cry, and Rainbow Six.
- Tencent invests $1.25 billion, gaining a minority stake.