As WhatsApp is readying the new Reactions feature for its users in a future update, the app is also working on the ability to bring an Instagram Stories-like feature to its Status tab, by adding quick reactions to users’ posts.
As first spotted by WABetainfo, quick reactions will come to WhatsApp Status in a future update. The publication explains:
As you can see in the screenshot, for now, WhatsApp is planning to add eight different emojis as reactions: Smiling Face with Heart-Eyes, Face with Tears of Joy, Face with Open Mouth, Crying Face, Folded Hands, Clapping Hands, Party Popper, and Hundred Points.
WABetaInfo explains that “after reacting to a status update, the reaction is sent in the chat as a simple emoji message,” although WhatsApp could be readying a proper user interface when receiving a quick reaction from the Status post.
The publication says that this feature is being developed for its Desktop version, although it’s likely that we’ll see the same function for iOS and Android users.
Talking about WhatsApp for Desktop, WABetaInfo also gives another look at the group polls feature, set to be released on a later date:
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