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By Nithya P Nair | Updated: 29 April 2022 15:51 IST

WhatsApp Getting Quick Reactions, May Offer 8 Emojis to Choose From: Report

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Highlights

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new Instagram like feature
New feature will allow s to send emoji while viewing WhatsApp status
Facebook Messenger offer Quick Reactions functionality

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WhatsApp recently announced the arrival of emoji reactions to the platform that allows s to share their responses quickly. Now, the messaging service is reportedly working on a Quick Reactions feature that lets s send an emoji while viewing a status update on WhatsApp. This functionality is already available on other Meta-owned platforms like Instagram and Messenger. The choice of reactions is said to be limited to eight emoticons. However, WhatsApp has not yet officially confirmed the development of the Quick Reactions feature.

As per a WhatsApp features tracker WABetaInfo, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is working on Quick Reactions feature that will allow s to express feelings toward a status update without having to send an individual emoji as a message.

WhatsApp is said to bring eight emojis to use as reactions— smiling face with heart eyes, face with tears of joy, face with open mouth, crying face, person with folded hands, clapping hands, party popper and hundred points emoji. There is no information if s will be able to customise or change emojis in Quick Reactions. However, the report also mentioned that “this feature is under development” and will roll out in a future new update.

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As mentioned, Quick Reactions to status or story updates are already available on WhatsApp's major rivals in the space Messenger. The feature allows s to show how they feel about certain content posted on Facebook and Instagram stories. Once selected, an animation with chosen reaction will appear on the screen, and the will receive a message indicating that you have responded to the story.

WhatsApp has been releasing new features and updates at frequent intervals to improve the messaging experience. The company recently already introduced one-tap voice calling for up to 32 people.

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