WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform owned by Meta, WhatsApp working on 21 new emojis that will be added to the app in a future update. The new emojis are based on the latest Unicode 15.0 standard, which was released in September 2022. The new emojis include a melting face, a biting lip, a troll, a coral, a low battery, and more.
New emojis in beta version and WhatsApp working on 21 new emojis
According to a report by WABetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp updates, the new emojis are already available to some Android beta testers who have downloaded the latest WhatsApp beta for Android 2.22.25.11 update. WhatsApp working on 21 new emojis can be accessed from the official WhatsApp keyboard, without the need to use a different keyboard app. However, the new emojis are not yet visible in the emoji picker, as they are still under development. The report also shared some screenshots of how the new emojis look like on WhatsApp.
Redesigned emojis
Apart from the new emojis, WhatsApp has also redesigned eight emojis that already exist in the emoji keyboard. The redesigned emojis are the face with open mouth, the face with tears of joy, the smiling face with heart-eyes, the face blowing a kiss, the face with tongue, the winking face, the grinning face, and the face with sunglasses. The report said that the redesigned emojis have a more 3D look and are more consistent with the style of other emojis.
Future update
It is not clear when WhatsApp working on 21 new emojis and will release to all users. The report said that the new emojis will be available in a future update, but did not specify a timeline. However, it is likely that WhatsApp will roll out the new emojis soon, as they are already part of the Unicode 15.0 standard, which is supported by most platforms and devices. The new emojis will also be compatible with other apps that use the same standard, such as Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Twitter, and more.
Other features
WhatsApp working on 21 new emojis, new features and improvements for its app. Some of the recent features that WhatsApp has introduced or is testing include:
- A yellow pages-style business directory that allows users to search and contact businesses on WhatsApp.
- A disappearing messages shortcut that lets users quickly enable or disable the feature for individual chats.
- A multi-device support that allows users to use WhatsApp on up to four devices without the need to keep their phone connected.
- A voice message transcription feature that converts voice messages into text for easier accessibility.
Conclusion
WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging apps in the world, with over 2 billion users. The app offers end-to-end encryption, free voice and video calls, group chats, stickers, and more. WhatsApp working on 21 new emojis in coming updates that will release soon. WhatsApp is also planning to integrate more with other Meta products, such as Facebook, Instagram, and Oculus, to create a more seamless and immersive social experience for its users.