WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, is set to release a new update that includes a sticker suggestion feature. The update, version 2.23.14.16, is currently being rolled out to beta testers through the Google Play Beta Program.
Stickers were first introduced on WhatsApp in 2018 as a fun and expressive way to communicate with friends and family. Users were also given the option to import sticker packs created by third-party apps. A requirement for these stickers was to associate them with specific emojis.
How the Sticker Suggestion Feature Works
Now, WhatsApp is leveraging this requirement by introducing a sticker search feature to select beta testers. In the latest beta update, users will notice a new sticker tray above the keyboard. This tray displays stickers associated with the emoji entered in the chat bar, making it easier than ever to find and send the right sticker for any situation.
To check if this feature is available to you, we recommend downloading the Cuppy sticker pack from the built-in stickers store and typing an emoji in the chat bar. If the sticker suggestion feature is enabled for your WhatsApp account, you will be able to utilize the new sticker tray and quickly send the desired sticker.
This feature brings significant benefits, especially as the number of installed stickers continues to grow. Locating specific stickers from a vast collection can be challenging,but the sticker suggestion feature streamlines the process, saving users valuable time. Additionally, this feature is compatible with third-party stickers, although modification of sticker packs may be necessary to enable support.
While the sticker suggestion feature is currently available to some beta testers who have installed the latest WhatsApp beta for Android, it will be gradually rolled out to more users in the coming days. It is also possible that this feature will be extended to beta testers using the iOS version of WhatsApp in the future.
In addition to this new feature, WhatsApp is also working on a chat list filter feature, rounded alerts for a modern look, and a high-quality video-sharing feature.