WhatsApp testing Like reactions for Status updates on Android, unknown account message blocking in the works

WhatsApp has been working on a quick reaction feature for Status updates for the past few months, and it seems the feature's public rollout is closer since the Meta-owned platform has started testing it on Android with beta version 2.24.17.21 of the app. Users will see a heart-shaped "Like" button next to the "Reply" text box when viewing a Status, allowing them to Like that Status update. And when someone reacts to your Status with a Like, you will see that in the Status viewers' list, similar to Instagram Stories. WhatsApp will also let users decide whether or not to get notifications...

WhatsApp testing Like reactions for Status updates on Android, unknown account message blocking in the works

WhatsApp has been working on a quick reaction feature for Status updates for the past few months, and it seems the feature's public rollout is closer since the Meta-owned platform has started testing it on Android with beta version 2.24.17.21 of the app. Users will see a heart-shaped "Like" button next to the "Reply" text box when viewing a Status, allowing them to Like that Status update. And when someone reacts to your Status with a Like, you will see that in the Status viewers' list, similar to Instagram Stories. WhatsApp will also let users decide whether or not to get notifications...

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