WhatsApp continues to evolve to provide a smoother and more intuitive experience for its users. The latest update brings an improvement which, although simple in appearance, may change your habits. From now on, you no longer need to hold down a message for a long time to react to it: a simple double tap is enough!
A quick gesture for instant reactions
Until now, long-pressing a message allowed you to add a message. emoji reactionbut the option was often limited to a heart. With this update, just double tap on a message to see the reactions panelthus offering a wider choice ofemojis adapted to each conversation.
This little change facilitates interactionmaking the use of reactions much more natural and faster. Whether responding with a smile, a thumbs up or a tear, communication gains fluidity.
A step forward for accessibility
This new feature not only improves ergonomics, it also provides gain in accessibility. For some users, holding down a message for a long time can be a hassle. This new simpler gesture rend l’application plus inclusiveallowing everyone to take full advantage of the reactions.
As soon as this functionality is activated, a list of the most used emojis is displayed as a priority, but it is still possible to access a more complete menu to choose other reactions.
Filters and stickers: new tools to personalize your exchanges
Another notable improvement: virtual filters and backgroundsuntil now reserved for video callsare now accessible to photos sent via the app. With around thirty filters available, users can personalize their photos before sharing them.
-And that’s not all! WhatsApp also includes an option allowing you to create your own stickers from any image. A fun and creative way to make your conversations unique.
A feature first on Android, soon on iOS
For now, the turning selfies into stickers is only available on Android. More WhatsApp promises imminent arrival of this functionality for users iOS.
With these new features, WhatsApp continues to enrich its offer, making the user experience ever more fluid, intuitive and customizable. So, ready to test these new options?
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