WhatsApp is releasing message reactions on Windows beta
While WhatsApp is developing new features on WhatsApp beta for Android, iOS, and Desktop, the team is also focusing on releasing features on the UWP app that are already available on different platforms. Today, WhatsApp is finally releasing the ability to react to messages after installing the latest update of the Universal Windows Platform app!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Message reactions |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Windows 2.2223.11.70 from the Microsoft Store is marked as compatible update. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have the reaction button. Why? | You're probably on an outdated beta build. Be sure to install the latest beta update from the Microsoft Store |
| Thanks: | Traiti, Jerome, Saadh Jawwadh, and IsaacAndHisIsaac, for testing and reporting! |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.14.3: what’s new? This is a bug fix update that addresses an issue when deleting chats! |
MESSAGE REACTIONS
Another important feature for the Windows beta app is finally available. After releasing automatic albums on the previous update, WhatsApp is now releasing the ability to react to messages after installing the latest beta app from the Microsoft Store!
As you can see in this screenshot, the feature looks very similar to the one implemented on WhatsApp Desktop beta: there is a side reaction button that invokes a reaction tray, where 6 reactions are available: Like, Love, Laugh, Suprised, Sad, and Thanks. It is also possible to see who reacted to a message by tapping the reaction icon at the bottom of the chat bubble.
In addition, this update brings some other stuff: the ability to add up to 512 people to groups is finally available! This feature has been released to everyone last week, and it is coming to Windows beta users after installing the latest update this week.
The feature to react to messages is available after installing the 2.2223.11.70 update from the Microsoft Store.
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