WhatsApp Beta for Windows gains support for emoji reactions

(Image credit: Facebook) What you need to knowWhatsApp Beta for Windows now supports reacting to messages with emojis.The same functionality was already available on the iOS and Android versions of WhatsApp.With the feature, users can select between one of five emojis, but they cannot customize which ones are presented as options.The Windows version of WhatsApp Beta is catching up to its Android and iOS counterparts, at least when it comes to one feature. The latest build of the app supports reacting to messages with emojis. The option is not part of a controlled rollout. Instead, it is available to all people using WhatsApp Beta version 2.2223.11.0, according to Neowin.Emoji reactions aren’t new to social media apps. In addition to WhatsApp supporting them on Android and iOS, they’re also available on a long list of other platforms, such as Microsoft Teams.WhatsApp’s implementation is a bit limited when compared to its competitors. Users can only choose between one of five emojis for a reaction on WhatsApp. There doesn’t appear to be any way to customize which five emojis appear as options either.The five emojis that are available as reactions are: thumbs up, heart, crying, shock, sadness, and prayer hands. Those convey a…
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