WhatsApp Begins Testing Sticker Reactions for Messages and Media

WhatsApp is engaged on a function that enables customers to react to messages and media utilizing stickers. The platform already helps emoji reactions, enabling customers to precise their emotions towards a message by deciding on any supported emoji on the app. Now, WhatsApp is reportedly including “sticker reactions” for messages and media information on its Android app. The function has been noticed on the newest WhatsApp for Android beta Android 2.25.13.23 replace, which is accessible through the Google Play Beta programme, and testers can’t check out the function as it’s nonetheless in improvement.

WhatsApp Is Adding More Ways to React to Messages

According to a weblog publish by function tracker WABetaInformation, WhatsApp will quickly enable folks to react to messages and media utilizing stickers. This would enable customers to share a response a couple of message rapidly, with out typing out a message. The new function will reportedly help the complete vary of stickers obtainable within the sticker keyboard, together with these downloaded from WhatsApp’s official Sticker Store.

WhatsApp sticker reactions
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Users can even be capable to use third-party stickers imported via exterior apps, together with beforehand saved stickers, in response to the function tracker. Animated stickers shall be supported as reactions, contains ones designed utilizing the Lottie Framework. By incorporating animated stickers, WhatsApp goals to boost reactions with extra expressive and dynamic visuals than conventional static emojis.

The function was noticed in improvement on WhatsApp beta 2.25.13.23. for Android smartphones, and it’s presently unavailable to check as it’s nonetheless within the works. Sticker reactions for messages and media are presently supported on rival messaging app iMessage.

Further, the report features a screenshot exhibiting the sticker response function, giving us a glimpse of what it’d appear like when it begins rolling out. As per the screenshot, long-pressing the message will present the pop-up menu with six obtainable emojis alongside a sticker. Currently, message reactions are restricted to all emoji obtainable on a smartphone.

The sticker reactions performance will not be but obtainable for beta testers and may change earlier than the ultimate launch. It is anticipated to first roll out to beta testers, earlier than it’s made obtainable to all customers on the steady channel.