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WhatsApp to Let Users Customize Quick Reaction Emojis During Chats
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 14 hours ago
What happened
WhatsApp is testing a feature allowing users to customize the six quick reaction emojis in chats, improving response speed and personalization. The update will be part of the upcoming WhatsApp Plus subscription service and is expected to launch in the next few months.
- 01WhatsApp will let users replace the six default quick reaction emojis with their favorites.
- 02Currently, using emojis outside the default six requires extra steps that slow chat responses.
- 03Users can customize their emoji tray via a dedicated settings screen anytime.
- 04The feature is in internal development and not yet available to beta testers.
- 05It will be included in WhatsApp Plus, a paid subscription with advanced personalization tools.
- 06Full rollout is expected in the coming months after testing stability and sync across devices.
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