WhatsApp has pushed a new beta update for Android users with version 2.26.20.5. This update reveals that WhatsApp is working on a new feature to make chatting more expressive and fun by improving how users respond to messages.

Right now, WhatsApp lets users react to messages by long-pressing a message and choosing an emoji. Users can pick from commonly used emojis or open the full emoji keyboard to find more options. 

In the new update, WhatsApp is planning something more advanced. It is working on a feature that will let users react to messages using both emojis and stickers. This means users will not be limited only to emojis. They will also be able to use stickers as reactions.

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Stickers are already used in WhatsApp chats, but now users will be able to use them directly as reactions on messages. They can choose stickers from their existing sticker collection. These stickers can be static or animated, so they can show emotions in a more detailed way than emojis. 

The feature will work simply. Users will still long-press a message to react, just like before. But now they may see both emojis and stickers as options. WhatsApp is also testing whether both emoji and sticker reactions can appear together on the same message.

At the moment, this feature is under development and is not available for all users. After testing is complete, WhatsApp will release it in a future update for everyone. Stay tuned.

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