Apple Music now lets you easily share songs to your WhatsApp Status
A new iOS update is making it simple for users to share Apple Music songs and lyrics directly to their WhatsApp Status, opening more opportunities for music discovery.
Apple Music joins the WhatsApp party
Apple is rolling out a new integration that lets users more easily share songs and lyrics from Apple Music straight to their WhatsApp Status. Spotted in the latest iOS 26.2 developer beta, the feature gives listeners a quick and engaging way to show off the tracks they’re listening to, according to 9to5Mac.
The update builds on WhatsApp’s existing sharing capabilities. Earlier this year, Spotify launched a similar integration, letting users post tracks directly from Spotify to their WhatsApp Status. WhatsApp followed this up by giving users the option to add song snippets to their Status updates from its own music library. Now, Apple Music users are getting their turn.
How it works
Sharing on WhatsApp is simple:
- Open Apple Music and select the song you want to share
- Tap ‘Share Lyrics’
- Choose the lyrics you want to share
- Select ‘WhatsApp Status’ from the sharing options
The result is a cleaner, more eye-catching visual than what is currently available to Apple Music users.
What this means for artists
For artists, integrations like these open more potential discovery opportunities. WhatsApp might be known for being a messaging app, but its Status feature lets users easily share regular updates. It works in a similar way to Instagram Stories, where users can share an update that disappears after 24 hours.
With Apple Music now seamlessly integrated, listeners can more easily share their favorite tracks directly to their WhatsApp audience. It’s an organic way for fans to promote the music they love, and that could be you.
For independent artists, these small sharing features can have a big impact. More ways for fans to share your music means more opportunities to reach new ears and grow your fanbase.