Here is what the new WhatsApp reaction update has for the users

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WhatsApp's new update allows users to react to text messages with any emoji they want

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The Meta-own IM recently rolled out a new update which allowed users to react to messages with emojis

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The earlier update only had a few emojis

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Mark Zuckerberg announced this on his Facebook page

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A full emoji keyboard with hundreds of smileys and symbols will be available for use

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As per reports, the update will be available on all WhatsApp versions

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However, no official launch date has yet been announced

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