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WhatsApp Beta for iOS Shows Customizable Emoji Reactions Feature
Key points
- WhatsApp beta for iOS includes references to "Default reactions" setting.
- Users can replace the six standard emoji reactions with any emoji.
- The feature is not yet available to beta testers.
- Similar references were found in WhatsApp beta for Android.
Customizable Emoji Reactions Spotted
The latest WhatsApp beta for iOS contains new references indicating a forthcoming feature that will allow users to customize their emoji reaction sets. This functionality was identified by WABetaInfo within the TestFlight build of the application.
Current Reaction System
Currently, when a user long-presses a message, a reaction tray appears with six default emojis: 👍, ❤️, 😂, 😮, 😢, and 🙏. This tray also includes commonly or recently used emojis and a '+' button for selecting other emojis from the full keyboard.
New Customization Options
The upcoming feature, potentially exclusive to WhatsApp Plus subscribers, will introduce a "Default reactions" setting. This setting will allow users to replace any of the six default reactions with an emoji of their choice from the full keyboard. Users will also have the option to restore the original default reaction tray at any time.
Rollout Status
While the feature is present in the beta code, it is not yet active for beta testers. However, given that similar references have been found in the WhatsApp beta for Android, a wider rollout to beta testers and then to the general public is anticipated in the future.
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Reporting from
WhatsApp is testing a feature in its iOS beta that allows users to customize the default emoji reactions. This change would enable users to replace the standard six emoji reactions with their own choices, potentially enhancing personalization within the messaging app.