WhatsApp is rolling out new media reaction and reply shortcuts on Android beta
With the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android, WhatsApp is rolling out new reaction and reply features for the media viewer screen, enhancing interaction and user convenience. These features are now available to a select group of beta testers.
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | New media reaction and reply shortcuts |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.16 and newer versions are compatible updates. |
| I've installed this update but I don't have this feature. Why? | This feature is available to some beta testers, and it is rolling out to more users over the coming days. |
| Thanks: | FastenM, UnluckyTester, Adwaith Varma, kingcyrious, Saadh Jawwadh, and luismcgarcia, for testing and reporting. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.18: what’s new? WhatsApp is working on a transfer ownership feature for communities! |
NEW MEDIA REACTION AND REPLY SHORTCUTS
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.10.7 update, we announced that WhatsApp was rolling out a reaction feature from the media viewer screen. This feature was designed to provide users with a more immediate and intuitive way to interact with multimedia content, allowing them to maintain their focus on the media content while quickly expressing their emotions through reactions and replies. It appears that WhatsApp is now working on further refining this feature by implementing a new interface to react and reply from the media viewer screen. Thanks to the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android, we discovered that WhatsApp is rolling out a new reaction and reply feature for the media viewer screen!
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can experiment with two new shortcuts when interacting with photos, videos, and GIFs. Specifically, it is now possible to reply or react to the message directly from the media viewer screen through a new interface, enhancing both the interaction and user convenience. It is worth noting that, while this feature was already available in a previous update, WhatsApp has now introduced a revamped interface for these shortcuts, making the process more intuitive and the design more modern. To take advantage of the new interface, we recommend users install the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.18 update from the Google Play Store.
In our opinion, this update brings significant advantages for users who often reply and react to messages. It helps users save time as they can keep focusing on the content without returning to the chat view to reply and react. In addition, it enhances the overall user experience by providing an enhanced way to engage with media, making interactions more efficient through a modern interface. We believe that this process not only improves usability but also aligns with WhatsApp's commitment to delivering a refined interface.
A new reaction and reply feature for the media viewer screen is available to some beta testers who install the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android from the Google Play Store, and it is rolling out to even more people over the coming days.
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