The Meta-owned encrypted messaging servce provider appears to be rolling out the feature on Android in phases.
Messaging platform WhatsApp has started rolling out emoji reactions in beta on Android. With a long-press of a received message, the feature lets users react with one of six emoji — thumbs up, heart, crying, laugher, shocked face, or folded hands.
“WABetaInfo, a reliable source of upcoming WhatsApp features, reported that emoji reactions have started appearing in beta version 2.22.8.3 of the service’s Android app, giving users a quick and easy way to respond to incoming messages,” IANS reported.
As per the report, With a long-press of a received message, the feature lets users react with one of six emoji — thumbs up, heart, crying, laugher, shocked face, or folded hands (usually taken to mean “thank you”).
The Meta-owned encrypted messaging servce provider appears to be rolling out the feature on Android in phases, and we were unable to get it to appear ourselves, reports The Verge. Alongside its appearance on Android, there are signs that emoji reactions are also on the way for the service’s iOS and desktop applications, the report said.
As of early January, WhatsApp’s beta app on iOS has had a settings toggle to control “Reaction Notifications,” and a similar setting appeared in the beta version of the desktop app earlier this month.
Emoji reactions have become commonplace across other messaging services like iMessage, Facebook Messenger, Google’s Messages app, and even Twitter DMs. Now, finally, one of the world’s most popular messaging apps is getting in on the action.
In related news, WhatsApp has brought big new feature to its platform. In multi-device support update, WhatsApp users will be able to use the app on multiple devices, without relying on their smartphone.
The messaging application has brought a new version for WhatsApp Web and Desktop. With the new update, your primary device will not have to remain online in order to access the platform.
