To utilize an emoji reaction, simply tap and hold the message you wish to respond to and a list of cute animated emoji will pop up that you can choose from. Youll just be able to utilize emoji reactions if you have RCS chat turned on.
Google is including a number of brand-new features to its Messages app for Android, consisting of the ability to respond to messages with emoji responses, something thats long been available in other messaging apps like Facebook Messenger and iOSs built-in Messages app. The feature was very first found in screening in May, however Google has now officially rolled it out as part of the most recent variation of its Messages app.
Heres a GIF from Google demonstrating how to utilize emoji responses and what the emoji will appear like:
Google is likewise including a new function to Smart Reply, which currently instantly suggests possible actions for you: it can now recommend emoji stickers in addition to just text. Now, however, the feature is just readily available in English, according to Google.
Have a look at how the function operates in this GIF from Google:
If text, an emoji, or a sticker simply will not suffice, Google is adding a few other useful tools to assist you communicate in Messages, consisting of a new video call button you can tap to go straight from a text discussion to a Google Duo video call and media editor you can utilize to mark up photos and share them best inside a conversation.