WhatsApp now lets you react to messages
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Last month, we reported that WhatsApp was working on several new features, including search message shortcuts, and message reactions, and now the latter has finally started rolling out to users.
The feature was first uncovered by WABetaInfo, and it seems that WhatsApp is ready to push message reactions to users running version 2.22.8.3. It is worth mentioning that this version is not the official stable one, and it is only available to Beta testers.
Nevertheless, the fact that the feature is entering the beta version means that we would probably see it in the final stable release pretty soon. The reactions themselves are pretty similar to what other chat apps have been doing in the past couple of years, the likes of Telegram, Discord, and Slack
According to WABetaInfo, there are six reactions to choose from – Like, Love, Laugh, Surprised, Sad, and Thanks. Even though message reactions are only available to beta testers at the moment, every WhatsApp user should be able to see them in chats.
Have you noticed these reactions in your WhatsApp everyday chit-chat?
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific WhatsApp version is currently receiving the new message reaction feature?
Which specific WhatsApp version is currently receiving the new message reaction feature?
The message reaction feature is currently being rolled out to users running version 2.22.8.3 of WhatsApp. This is not the official stable release, but an update for Beta testers.
Q.Are there any limitations on who can see message reactions if they are sent in a chat?
Are there any limitations on who can see message reactions if they are sent in a chat?
Even though only Beta testers can currently send message reactions, the article states that every WhatsApp user should be able to see these reactions appear in their chats, regardless of their own version.
Q.Which specific reactions are available for users to choose from in this new feature?
Which specific reactions are available for users to choose from in this new feature?
Users have six reactions to choose from, according to WABetaInfo. These options include Like, Love, Laugh, Surprised, Sad, and Thanks, similar to other chat applications.
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