WhatsApp May Introduce Double-Tap Reaction Feature Soon: What We Know

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WhatsApp is all set to roll out a new feature soon that allows users to react to a message simply by double-tapping it, similar to Instagram’s DM feature.

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According to WABetaInfo, the feature is currently in the testing phase and will be available in the upcoming months.

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The new feature will allow users to quickly respond to media content, without leaving the viewer's screen, making it quicker and more convenient to interact.

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Currently, to react on WhatsApp, the users need to press the message or the media file for a few seconds after which the app opens an array of reactions to choose from, which is quite time-consuming.

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The double-tap feature speeds up communication by letting the user react to a message with a default heart emoticon.

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However, it is still unknown whether the feature will come with a disable option or not.

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Apart from this, WhatsApp is working on several other Instagram-like features to meet the users' demands.

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Recently it was reported that the popular messaging app is working on a new feature that allows users to reshare status updates in which they’ve been mentioned.

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The Meta-owned app is also working on a file-sharing feature that will enable users to share files between Android to iOS wirelessly and also without using the internet.

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