WhatsApp is rolling out a double-tap feature to respond to messages – find out how it will work

WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to double-tap on specific text to react. This will provide users with a quick and seamless way to respond to messages. However, the reaction emoji is expected to be set by default and in a customized way, users will have to follow the current way of reacting to a message. Find out more about what WhatsApp is developing as part of its upcoming app update.

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Double tap feature in WhatsApp

According to a report by WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working on a WhatsApp reaction feature that will be fast and seamless. The instant messaging app is reportedly introducing a ‘double tap’ feature to react to certain messages, photos, videos, and GIFs. The reaction will be set by default and is likely to be a heart-shaped emoji. This feature is quite similar to what we use on Instagram where we react to messages by double tapping the screen and a heart-shaped emoji appears. Hence, we may get a similar feature on WhatsApp as well.

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With WhatsApp’s new, faster reaction feature, users won’t have to long-press on a text to leave a reaction. With a simple double-tap, users can respond to messages. The report says, “This feature aims to significantly speed up the reaction process, making it even more convenient for users to express their feelings.”

It is important to note that the feature is currently in development and users of the latest WhatsApp beta version of Android can access it. However, availability is again uncertain as the feature has not been released yet.

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In the coming months, WhatsApp will go through a series of changes with new features, including in the AI ​​space. Meta has announced the rollout of Llama 3.1 405B for Meta AI, which may soon be made available in the country after the official release. Therefore, we may see new features in the Meta-owned instant messaging app in the upcoming WhatsApp updates.

Until the new features are implemented, we will have to wait and see how Meta plans to introduce these speculated new features to the app.

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