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WhatsApp on Apple Watch now supports all available emoji reactions
Key points
- WhatsApp on Apple Watch now supports all watchOS emojis for reactions.
- Previously, only six preset emojis were available for reactions.
- Users can access a full emoji picker with categories and recent options.
- The feature is rolling out gradually to all users.
Expanded Emoji Reactions on Apple Watch
WhatsApp has updated its Apple Watch application to allow users to react to messages with any emoji available on watchOS. This expands functionality beyond the previous limitation of six preset emoji reactions.
The change means users no longer need to switch to their iPhone to use a wider variety of emojis when reacting to messages within the WhatsApp app on their Apple Watch.
Accessing the Full Emoji Library
While tapping and holding a message still displays the six default reactions, users can now access a larger emoji picker. This picker includes recently used emojis and the complete system emoji library, organized into eight categories: Smileys, Nature, Food, Activity, Travel, Objects, Symbols, and Flags.
Users can navigate these categories to select their desired emoji reaction directly from their Apple Watch.
Gradual Rollout
The feature is currently rolling out to users, but WhatsApp's typical gradual deployment means it may take several weeks for all users to receive the update. Users should ensure their WhatsApp application on Apple Watch is updated to access this new functionality.
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WhatsApp has expanded its Apple Watch application to include support for the full range of emojis for message reactions. Previously, users were limited to six preset emojis, requiring an iPhone for other reactions.