Google is testing Telegram-like animated emoji reactions in Messages. Long-pressing a message and choosing an emoji lets users react. The feature is in testing and will launch in the coming months for iOS and web users.
Google is testing animated emoji reactions in Messages to engage users. In the beta version, AssembleDebug discovered dynamic animations for message replies, similar to Telegram.
According to AssembleDebug, these animated emoji reactions are different from Google Messages’. Telegram has a similar reaction scheme.
Users can react to messages by long pressing and picking an animated emoji. The chosen emoji will then appear above the message.
AssembleDebug also published a video showing how users could easily add animated emojis to any text. Users will find communication more interactive and engaging.
Android Gmail Emoji Reactions:
Google now allows email responses using emojis. The new functionality is currently working on Android devices and will soon be available on iOS and web (no date provided by the tech giant).
Expressions with Emojis in emails
Android users could simply reply to Gmail emails using emojis.
Instructions for using the emoji reaction feature:
Launch Gmail on their Android phone or tablet.
Select the message to reply to and select "Add emoji reaction" to add the required emoji.
Your emoji will show at the bottom of the email.At the time of writing, Messages is experimenting animated emoji reactions. Emoji reactions in Gmail for Android will roll out gradually. Google plans to add this capability to iOS and web users in the coming months for a uniform and expressive email experience.
Conclusion
Google is testing animated emoji reactions in Messages to boost interaction. The feature, discovered by AssembleDebug, resembles Telegram’s. Long-pressing a message and picking an animated emoji lets users react. Choose an emoji to display above the message. A video teaser showed the functionality.
Additionally, Gmail (Android) now allows emoji responses. Android users may utilize the feature, but iOS and web users will soon follow. Open the Gmail app on Android, pick the message, hit “Add emoji reaction” underneath it, and the emoji will show at the bottom of the email.
The Messages app’s animated emoji replies are under testing and will go out soon. Google wants to add this feature to iOS and web users in the coming months for a uniform and expressive email experience.
