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Google Messages Testing Full Emoji Reactions


Fri 25 Nov 2022 | 12:45 PM
Omnia Ahmed

Google started testing emoji reactions for the RCS-enabled chat on its Messages app on Android.

The new feature allowed some beta users to react with seven emojis by long pressing on an RCS-enabled chat on Messages. Meanwhile, the app is allowing some users to access all the available emojis for message reactions.

As per 9to5Google, the feature has been rolled out with the latest beta and is not widely available yet.

The tech giant tested read indicators along with a new design for the photo picker on its Messages app.

With the latest beta update, a “plus” icon was added to the emoji reaction panel. Once clicking this icon, you can bring up the full emoji picker which will be organized by category.

Recently, Google launched a number of updates across platforms to make it easier for fans to follow the FIFA World Cup 2022, which is being held in Qatar.

The updates include a daily highlights video from TV networks, customized notifications, a dedicated section on Google TV, and a multiplayer game.

Users can search the phrases “FIFA World Cup” or “World Cup” and they will get the latest scores from the tournament. You can also subscribe to tournament notifications by hitting the bell icon.