WhatsApp Adds Emoji Keyboard for Reactions

The feature debuted in May with six options: crying face, heart, joined hands, mouth open, tears of joy, thumbs up

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed in a Facebook post Monday that Reactions on WhatsApp have been expanded to include a full emoji keyboard.

Reactions debuted on WhatsApp in May with six options: crying face, heart, joined hands, mouth open, tears of joy and thumbs up.

Users of the Meta-owned messaging application can long-press on a message, tap the plus sign button and choose an emoji, which will be displayed under their message.

WhatsApp said users will be able to choose from different skin tones for emojis, adding that Reactions are secured with end-to-end encryption just like other messages on its platform.


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