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For #WorldMusicDay, singers take center stage on Twitter, churn out #MoodSongs using audio Tweets
On #WorldMusicDay, some of India’s most beloved singers enthralled their fans on Twitter using voice Tweets. Armaan Malik (@ArmaanMalik22), Shilpa Rao (@shilparao11), Jonita Gandhi (@jonitamusic), Guru Randhawa (@GuruOfficial), Shirley Setia (@ShirleySetia), and Jassie Gill (@jassiegill) Tweeted out a song each using #MoodSongs to share what they are feeling. They also encouraged their fans to Tweet their #MoodSongs.
Twitter recently introduced voice Tweets experiment to test a new way to start a conversation. On iOS, people can now Tweet with their voice by following a few simple steps: hit compose Tweet, record audio, and attach it to the Tweet, that’s it. This new test allows people to create a more human experience. Singer John Legend (@johnlegend) was one of the early adopters of the feature and soon after its launch shared a sneak preview of his new song, U Move, I Move.
Sneak preview of 'U Move, I Move' feat. @JheneAiko off my upcoming album #BiggerLove – out this Friday! https://t.co/EgsNHZFo2g pic.twitter.com/rw1R23DZeB
— John Legend (@johnlegend) June 17, 2020
Today, Armaan Malik (@ArmaanMalik22), who recently released his debut English single Control, crooned a few lines from his latest song Next 2 Me.
We may have all the devices in the world to keep us connected, but having that person next to you is a different feeling altogether, something that no digital connection can ever compare to and this song perfectly sums it up! #MoodSongs #WorldMusicDay #Next2Me pic.twitter.com/2Vz233HYrO
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) June 21, 2020
Commenting on the activity, Armaan Malik said, “Music has always been such a great emotional outlet for me and I’ve always been in awe of its power to connect the world, especially when the going is tough. On World Music Day, I’m looking forward to connecting with my fans on Twitter, sharing my feelings and singing my #MoodSongs – and hearing theirs. Twitter has been an important source of connectivity and solidarity in recent times and I’m happy for the opportunity to contribute to that feeling of togetherness and hope.”
Shilpa Rao (@shilparao11), who’s lent her voice to Ghungroo, Bulleya and many other hits, sang Dashte Tanhai in her melodious voice for Twitter music enthusiasts.
Heya, these past few weeks have been quite a roller coaster of emotions. My oasis of calm is ghazals, and #Faiz saheb is the best partner for that. His poems are my #moodsongs. I’ve just released #DashteTanhai for you guys, hope you like it, happy #WorldMusicDay2020pic.twitter.com/3UzizOCyuA
— Shilpa Rao (@shilparao11) June 21, 2020
Alrightttttt this is seriously soooooo cooollllll. I’m loving this. Nothing like listening to someone’s voice, it’s the most personal feeling. @TwitterIndia kudos. C’mon people send me your voice notes of your favourite #moodsongs for #WorldMusicDay2020
— Shilpa Rao (@shilparao11) June 21, 2020
Jonita Gandhi (@jonitamusic) chose to sing a few lines from her latest release Dusk Stories.
These last few months have been full of ups and downs. ‘dusk stories’ was born from the emotions @sanjoyd and I have been feeling. I’ve been feeling a mix of uncertainty, calmness and a lot in between. ‘dusk stories’ sums it all up. #moodsongs #WorldMusicDay @TwitterIndia pic.twitter.com/SMzm4M878C
— Jonita (@jonitamusic) June 21, 2020
Guru Randhawa (@GuruOfficial), who’s got the country grooving to his tunes, sang his hit single Lahore, setting the mood up for a party on Twitter.
My Mood right now is to Sing for you all on this #WorldMusicDay #MoodSongs
Thankyou everyone for all the love and support and making me what I am today. @TwitterIndiaLoving the new feature of @Twitter to add Voice. pic.twitter.com/gLLGAy0sr6
— Guru Randhawa (@GuruOfficial) June 21, 2020
Adding to the cheer and fun, Guru Randhawa went on to ask his contemporaries and fellow musicians, Neha Kakkar (@iAmNehaKakkar), Honey Singh (@asliyoyo) and Badshah (@Its_Badshah) to share their favourite #MoodSongs too.
Jassie Gill (@jassiegill), known for hits like Gabbroo and Nakhre, added his Punjabi swagger to the day by voice Tweeting the song Ehna Chauni Aa. He dedicated this to his daughter while rejoicing his love for her on the occasion of Father’s Day.
My mood right now is to song for my daughter as I celebrate both #WorldMusicDay and being a father.
Thankyou everyone for all the love that you have been giving to my songs. @TwitterIndia #MoodSongs#EhnaChauniAa for you all pic.twitter.com/XT1uubW82A— Jassie Gill (@jassiegill) June 21, 2020
On the other hand, Shirley Sethia (@ShirleySetia) too used her voice Tweet to double up celebrations by dedicating Papa Kehti Hai to her father.
On this occasion of #WorldMusicDay and #fathersday2020 here’s a little voice tweet expressing how I’m feeling!! #MoodSongs@TwitterIndia pic.twitter.com/id692wWgHk
— Shirley Setia (@ShirleySetia) June 21, 2020
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WhatsApp may soon let users to pick who sees their status updates
The messaging giant is borrowing a page from Instagram’s playbook as it pushes to give users finer control over their social circles.
CALIFORNIA: WhatsApp is quietly working on a feature that could make its Status function considerably smarter and considerably more private.
According to reports from beta tracking platforms, the app is testing a tool called Status lists, which would allow users to create named groups such as close friends, family and colleagues, and control precisely which group sees each update. It is a meaningful step up from the platform’s current blunt instruments, which offer only three options: share with all contacts, exclude specific people, or manually select individuals each time.
The new feature draws an obvious comparison with Instagram’s Close Friends function, and the resemblance is unlikely to be accidental. Both platforms sit within Meta’s family, and the company has been nudging them toward a common logic of audience segmentation for some time.
The move also fits neatly into WhatsApp’s broader privacy push. The platform has been rolling out enhanced chat protections and is exploring the introduction of usernames, which would allow users to connect without exchanging phone numbers. Status lists extend that philosophy from messaging into broadcasting.
Meanwhile, Status itself has been evolving well beyond its origins as a simple photo-and-text slideshow. The feature now supports music stickers, collages, longer videos and interactive elements, pushing it closer to the social-media-style story format pioneered by Snapchat and refined by Instagram. In that context, finer audience controls are not merely a privacy feature. They are a precondition for people sharing more.
The feature remains in development and has not been confirmed for release. WhatsApp routinely tests tools that are later modified or quietly shelved. But the direction of travel is clear: the app wants Status to be a destination, not an afterthought. Letting users decide exactly who is in the audience is how it gets there.
