The official WhatsApp app for Apple Watch has received an update that makes one of the features of quickly replying to messages more complete. In fact, in the first version, Reactions directly from your wrist are limited to six emojis.
Now WhatsApp is expanding the system Complete set of emoticons. This novelty allows you to select more precise responses without picking up your iPhone, a particularly useful step given the small size of smartwatch screens.
WhatsApp brings all emojis to Apple Watch
Press and hold on a message and WhatsApp will continue to display a quick panel of the six most commonly used emojis first. However, the interface also includes a new button that gives you access to a full grid from which you can select any of the available emojis. this The catalog is divided into eight categories: Emojis & People, Nature, Food & Drinks, Activities, Travel & Places, Objects, Symbols & Flags. Navigation has been adapted to the Apple Watch display, with scrollable lists that let you move between different sections.
They are also shown at the top Most recently used emoticons. This way, when you have to repeat a reaction you’ve already used, you don’t have to scroll through the entire directory again. New features bring the experience on Apple Watch closer to that on iPhone. On your smartphone, it’s already possible to open the entire emoji catalog by pressing the “+” button in the reaction panel.
The main difference is the interface. On the small screen of the watch WhatsApp uses vertical scrolling lists Instead of having different categories of fields. However, the reaction sent does not change based on the device used: the person receiving the message will usually see the same emoji.
This expansion has concrete utility, especially for people who use their Apple Watch as a tool for quickly responding to notifications. The six initial emoticons cover the most common situations, but don’t always allow you to choose a reaction that fits the content of your message.
New features are being rolled out gradually and not all users will see them right away. WhatsApp also didn’t include it in the official changelog, so Availability depends on application version and server-side enablement. In upcoming updates, the new grid should reach more Apple Watch users.
