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IOS

WhatsApp is rolling out custom emoji reactions on iOS

WhatsApp is bringing custom emoji reactions for premium subscribers to the iOS app. Users can now replace the six default emojis in the reaction tray with any emoji they want. They can update the reaction tray directly from the app settings and from the emoji keyboard.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp Plus gets custom emoji reactions on Android

WhatsApp is rolling out the ability to customize the reaction tray on Android. The feature allows premium subscribers to replace the six default emoji in the reaction tray with others they prefer. Non-subscribers can see the feature, but they will have to subscribe to WhatsApp Plus to use it.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp lets users bookmark their favorite status music

WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature to organize music in the status update editor. Users can mark any track in the music catalog with a star, making it easier to find it later. This is useful since Meta keeps expanding the music catalog and more users add music to their status updates regularly.
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ANDROIDIOSNEWS

WhatsApp introduces a new chat theme experience on Android

WhatsApp is rolling out a new chat theme experience on Android with five categories and a redesigned Wallpaper section. Users can now choose from Featured, Nature, Live, Minimal, and Doodle for their chat themes. The Wallpaper section also gets its own categories, making it easier to find the right background without setting a full theme.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp is testing a new voice-to-text feature for messages

WhatsApp is developing a feature that will let users dictate a message and send it as text on Android. Instead of sending the audio recording, users will be able to convert their voice into a text message. The feature works offline using a locally downloaded language pack, making it possible to dictate messages without an active Internet connection.
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ANDROID

WhatsApp is rolling out new chat themes on Android beta

WhatsApp is introducing new chat theme categories on Android, giving users more tools to personalize their conversations. The update brings five categories for chat themes and a separate set of categories for wallpapers. WhatsApp also assigns bubble colors automatically for every theme to make messages easier to read.
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IOS

WhatsApp launches a search shortcut for chats and channels

WhatsApp is rolling out a search shortcut for chats and channels on iOS, making it faster to search for messages without leaving the conversation. The button is located at the top of the chat screen, just below the navigation bar. With one tap, users can now activate search mode directly from the conversation.
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