WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.21.10.80: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.21.10.80.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to react to messages using recent emojis, and it's available to some beta testers!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Recent emojis - message reactions |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.21.10.80 is a compatible update. |
| I have the same version but I don't have this feature, why? | This feature is available to some users and it's rolling out to more people over the coming weeks. |
| Thanks: | Akan, IsaacAndHisIsaac, Eloy, Federico Trevisani, and Mateus, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.22.16: what's new? WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to react to messages using recent emojis! |
RECENT EMOJIS - MESSAGE REACTIONS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.22.16 update, we announced that WhatsApp is currently rolling out a feature to react to messages using recent emojis. With this addition, Android users can now enjoy faster and easier access to a broader selection of emojis directly within the reaction tray, making the reaction process more efficient. It appears that WhatsApp now intends to offer iOS users the same opportunity to experiment with an enhanced reaction tray for chat messages, as it already does for the Android version. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.21.10.80 update, which is available on TestFlight, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a feature to react to messages using recent emojis!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, a certain number of beta testers can now test a new feature that allows them to react to messages using recent emojis directly from the reaction tray. This enhancement allows users to access not only the six default emojis in the reaction tray but also their most recently used emojis by simply scrolling through the tray. The inclusion of recent emojis in the reaction tray offers more flexibility and makes it easier to find and use emojis that users frequently react with. Through this addition, users can enjoy faster access to a wider range of reactions without needing to open the full emoji picker.
This improvement significantly reduces the time it takes to react to messages, as users no longer need to search through the emoji panel if the recent emoji they want to use is already within the reaction tray. With the recent emojis now directly available, WhatsApp users can quickly respond with their favorite recent emoji, eliminating unnecessary steps to locate it. Additionally, this feature enhances the visibility of recent emojis. When users open the reaction tray to respond to a message, they are more likely to notice and choose from their most frequently used emojis. As a result, users may opt for different emojis than they initially intended, offering a more personalized and spontaneous reaction.
A feature to react to messages using recent emojis is available to some beta testers who install the latest versions of WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app, and it's rolling out to more people over the coming weeks.
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