WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.10.9: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.22.10.9.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on introducing more emojis for message reactions, available in a future update of the app!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | More emojis - Message Reactions |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on supporting more emojis for message reactions in a future update of the app. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is under development, so it has not been rolled out to beta testers, but you can discover a preview in this article. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 22.9.0.72: what’s new? WhatsApp is developing a feature to keep disappearing messages to release in a future update! |
MORE EMOJIS - MESSAGE REACTIONS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.9.4 update, we explained that we discovered some references about the ability to send more reactions in a future update. Unfortunately, we could not confirm which reactions were supported, but the WhatsApp Desktop beta 2.2215.0 update helped us understand that all emojis and skin-tones are supported, as already announced by Will Cathcart on Twitter.
Today, WhatsApp has published the new WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.10.9 update, bringing more information about the new version of message reactions: the ability to select more emojis to send as reactions in a future update!
As you can see in this demo video, when the new version of message reactions is rolled out to beta testers, they will be able to select more emojis by tapping the plus button. When tapping the plus button, you can choose the emoji from the emoji keyboard so you can really send any emoji as a reaction!
This feature is under development, so it will be rolled out to users after the release of the first version of message reactions, which is limited to 6 emojis: Like, Love, Laugh, Suprised, Sad, and Thanks. In the meantime, WhatsApp is working on improving the final version of message reactions, in order to ensure the best bug-free experience for its users.
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