WhatsApp working on customizable emoji reaction sets on iOS
New references in the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS suggest users may soon be able to replace the app’s standard set of emoji reactions with their own selection. Here are the details.
Recent WhatsApp beta for iOS reveals potential customizable emoji reactions on the platform. According to WABetaInfo, the latest TestFlight build includes a "Default reactions" setting that allows users to modify the emojis displayed in the app's reaction tray. The tray initially features six standard reactions: 👍, ❤️, 😂, 😮, 😢, and 🙏, followed by additional commonly used or recently used emojis in a horizontally scrollable format.
Users can also tap the "+" button to quickly locate alternative emojis. However, the new feature might be reserved for WhatsApp Plus subscribers. In a forthcoming update, WhatsApp intends to introduce this customization option, enabling users to manage their reaction tray directly from app settings. The accompanying screenshots illustrate both the default set and a personalized version, showcasing the ability to replace any emoji with one from the keyboard.
Users will retain the freedom to alter the reaction tray as needed and revert to the default configuration at any moment. While the feature remains inaccessible to beta testers, its implementation is expected soon, following its previous discovery in the WhatsApp beta for Android. For more details, refer to WABetaInfo's full report.
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