WhatsApp is an application that has evolved discreetly since it appeared, back in 2009. It is true that its development has never stopped since then, but really revolutionary changes have rarely been applied. A good example of this that we discussed is the multi-device support that, although it is likely to arrive soon , after 12 years it still does not come true.
WHAT’S NEW IN WHATSAPP: REACTIONS TO MESSAGES
The new function that WaBetaInfo has discovered and that will arrive in future versions of WhatsApp are the reactions to messages . At this time, it is a feature that is in development and that, first, will be included in the beta versions. When we talk about reactions, we mean the quick response to a message using an emoji. WhatsApp has made few changes to its messaging system. Therefore, the arrival of this new function would mean a substantial change in communications between users.
There are still no screenshots of what the reactions will be on WhatsApp . Actually, the existence of this feature in the preview versions has been discovered thanks to a warning message. In it, the user is instructed to update the application to be able to enjoy the reactions to messages, as you can see in the image above. In this way, it is confirmed that the function will not be backward compatible and that, to enjoy it, the user must have the latest version of WhatsApp.
REACTIONS TO MESSAGES HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR A LONG TIME
It is important to mention that other services include the reactions in their applications for a long time. For example, Telegram, Twitter or Instagram allow you to send emojis in response to a message. Even the native iOS messaging app iMessage has a very similar feature. Therefore, the arrival of these types of responses will not be any innovation on the part of WhatsApp.
For now, we will have to wait for the company to decide to make this feature a reality. You should know that it is not yet possible to test it, because it is in a state of development. The information that we have provided here corresponds to a leak and could change over time. If you want to try the new WhatsApp features before anyone else, we will explain how to install and download its beta in the following article.