WhatsApp is rolling out new media reaction and reply shortcuts on Android beta
With the latest WhatsApp beta for Android updates, WhatsApp is rolling out new reaction and reply features for the media viewer screen. 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! |
WhatsApp introduces new shortcuts to react to media files
In the article about the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.10.7 update, we announced a feature to react to photos and videos from the media viewer screen. This feature offers users new tools to quickly interact with multimedia content. These tools help them keep their focus on the media content and express their emotions through reactions and replies.
WhatsApp launches a bottom view for the media viewer
WhatsApp is further refining this feature with a new interface to react and reply from the media viewer screen. The interface brings a new bottom view, making some actions easier to notice. With the latest updates of WhatsApp beta for Android, WhatsApp is rolling out a new reaction and reply feature for the media viewer screen.
WhatsApp makes it easier to interact with media files
As you can see from the attached screenshot, some beta testers can experiment with two new shortcuts in the media viewer. These shortcuts make it easier for users to interact with photos, videos, and GIFs. Users can now reply or react to the message directly from the media viewer screen through a new interface. Note that this feature was already available in a previous update. However, WhatsApp is now introducing a revamped interface for these shortcuts to make the design more modern. This update improves the experience for users who often reply and react to messages. It helps them 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 user experience with a new way to interact with media.
WhatsApp is rolling out new shortcuts for the media viewer screen
The feature that lets users react and reply from the media viewer screen is available to some beta testers. We suggest that users install the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.24.11.18 update from the Google Play Store. If the feature is not visible yet, it should become available to more accounts over the coming weeks.
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