WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.22.10.73: what's new?
WhatsApp has just submitted a new update through the TestFlight beta Program, bringing the version up to 24.22.10.73.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is working on a new care emoji for chat messages and reactions, and it will be available in a future update!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Care emoji |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is currently working on bringing a new care emoji for chat messages and reactions to a future update of the app. |
| I have the same version but I don't have this feature, why? | This feature is under development so it's not ready for beta testers, but you can read this article to discover a preview. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp for iOS 24.21.82: what's new? WhatsApp is widely rolling out a zoom control feature for the camera! |
CARE EMOJI
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.21.10.80 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a feature to react to messages using recent emojis. This feature allows beta testers to access their most frequently used emojis directly from the reaction tray, making it easier and faster to respond with personalized reactions. Instead of scrolling through the entire emoji picker, users can now select from an expanded range of their recently used emojis. It appears that WhatsApp is committed to further enriching the reaction tray by adding new emoji options, aiming to provide users with more expressive and accessible ways to react in conversations. Thanks to the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 24.22.10.73 update, which is available on TestFlight, we discovered that WhatsApp is working on a new care emoji for chat messages and reactions!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, WhatsApp is exploring the implementation of a new care emoji, scheduled for release in a future update. This emoji will be available within the reaction tray when attempting to react to a message, allowing users to express empathy and support in a single tap. In addition, users will be able to share this emoji by sending the people hugging emoji to convey warmth and compassion directly in chat messages. This addition creates consistency between chat messages and reactions, giving users a unified way to show care and support across different interaction types on the platform.
The new care emoji resembles a smiling face hugging a small heart and it has previously been introduced on Facebook to express empathy, compassion, and support. Its addition to WhatsApp reactions would provide users with a meaningful way to show care and solidarity in their conversations, offering a gentle response option that goes beyond traditional emojis like the thumbs up or heart reaction. We believe that Meta aims to unify the emotional expression features across its platforms by implementing this emoji on WhatsApp, creating a consistent experience for users who interact on both Facebook and WhatsApp in the future.
A new care emoji for chat messages and reactions is under development and it will be available in a future update of the app. We will keep you updated on any further developments about this feature until it's officially released.
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