WhatsApp beta UWP 2.2206.1.0: what's new?
WhatsApp is rolling out a new update for the Universal Windows Platform app, through the official beta channel on the Microsoft Store, bringing the version up to 2.2206.1.0.
What's new in this update? WhatsApp is introducing emoji shortcuts!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Emoji Shortcuts |
| Status? | Enabled |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta UWP 2.2206.1.0 is marked as compatible update. |
| I've installed this update but I cannot use emoji shortcuts. Why? | This feature has been introduced in the 2.2206.1.0 update, so be sure to use the correct version. |
| Thanks: | Sc, Ilamparithi, NotACoder, Commander Jerome for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp Desktop beta 2.2206.1: what’s new? |
EMOJI SHORTCUTS
In the previous beta build, WhatsApp has introduced the dark theme, one of the most anticipated features. In the new WhatsApp beta UWP 2.2206.1.0 update, WhatsApp is now releasing another useful feature: emoji shortcuts!
As you can see in this screenshot, when you type specific keywords prefixed with a colon, WhatsApp will show up all emojis related to the keyword. This feature is already available on WhatsApp Web/Desktop for a long time, but it was missing in the UWP version: after updating to the latest beta build from the Microsoft Store, you are now able to use this feature.
The changes are available to all beta testers that are using the latest version of WhatsApp beta UWP. You don't even need to wait for the activation, since it's already enabled for everyone: just update WhatsApp beta by opening the Microsoft Store.
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