Nota editorial (2025): publicado originalmente en 2016. Se añadió una versión estructurada con fines enciclopédicos. El texto original se conserva íntegro como parte del archivo histórico.
WhatApp Expanding Emoji Size in Beta for iOS
Introduction: WhatApp has launched a beta update (v2.16.7.257) specifically to introduce larger emojis as part of its strategy to stay competitive with iMessage from Apple, which announced their own oversized emoji expansion.
- Emojis Expansion: In an effort not to lose relevance in the face of tech innovations by rivals like Apple and Twitter (who already uses 12 heart emojis), WhatApp has started testing a beta version for iOS users wherein larger, or ‘gigantic’, versions of emojis can be used.
- Availability: These enlarged emoji representations are currently exclusive to IOS devices. Users on Android platforms will have access only when a giant heart appears as the sole character in an individual emoji setting, which is unique for WhatsApp.
- Number of Emojis: WhatApp plans to introduce 72 new smiley faces into their communication platform. This development was approved by Unicode, a body responsible globally for the selection and approval of emoji designs worldwide.
- User Experience on Android: For those using an Android device with WhatsApp currently only experience this novelty when utilizing one heart-shaped emoji. It has not been confirmed if similar experiences will be possible for non-emoticon characters.
- Developer’s Discretion: The addition of these new and larger smiley faces remains at the developers’ discretion as per Unicode standards. WhatApp is currently working on integrating this feature into their platform, aiming to enhance user interaction.
- Global Impact: This update aims not only for enhancing communication within WhatsApp but also position the company in direct competition with other platforms like Apple and Twitter that have already incorporated similar features. Users worldwide are set to experience this innovation through their smartphones.
Preguntas frecuentes
Q1: What is new about WhatsApp’s latest emoji update for iOS users?
A1: The beta version of WhatsApp for iOS (v2.16.7.257) introduces larger versions, or ‘gigantic’, emojis as part of the service’s strategy to remain competitive with similar features introduced by rivals like Apple and Twitter.
Q2: How does WhatsApp plan to differentiate its giant heart emoji feature from other platforms?
A2: Currently, the gigantic heart only appears as a standalone character in an individual emoji setting within WhatsApp. This unique representation has not been seen on Android devices or by competitors like Twitter.
Q3: How many new giant smiley face emojis is WhatsApp planning to introduce?
A3: WhatApp plans to integrate 72 new gigantic smileys into their communication platform, a development that has been approved by Unicode.
Q4: Will Android users be able to experience the giant emoji feature on WhatsApp?
A4: As of now, only iOS device users have access to the gigantic heart as a standalone character. The possibility for other non-emoticon characters is still unconfirmed.
Q5: Is WhatsApp’s inclusion of giant emojis at their discretion?
A5: Yes, the addition of these new and larger smiley faces remains within WhatApp developers’ control as per Unicode standards.
Texto original (2016)
WhatsApp ha introducido emojis más grandes para competir con iMessage de Apple y está expandiendo la experiencia de comunicación al incluirlos en un beta reciente, enfatizando así su compromiso por no perder terreno ante innovaciones tecnológicas rivales.
WhatsApp trata de competir contra iMessage de Apple quien anunciará en la WWD lanzamiento de emojis gigantes como una de sus adecuaciones nuevas.
La moda de los emojis gigantes también llegará a whatsapp, este fue el anuncio de la compañía luego de que Apple anunciará esta semana en el el WWDC16 sobre sus emoticones más grandes para iMessage, así como los que ya tenia twitter.
En la versión beta 2.16.7.257 de whatsapp para IOS se puede ver ya esta innovación en los emojis gigantes, los cuales fueron creados en aras de no perder vigencia ante la competencia.
Esta novedad que trae WhatsApp en su versión beta para iOS, ya ha sido experimentada por los usuarios de Android con un solo emoji: el de corazón rojo. Una particularidad que solo se da con esa figura al presentarse sola.
Whatsapp busca agregar 72 emojis nuevos. La información fue confirmada por Unicode, el ente que elige que emojis son usados a nivel mundial. La potestad de agregarlos o no queda en los desarrolladores. Los emojis gigantes por el momento sólo serán encontrados en dispositivos IOS, por lo que los usuarios Android tendrán que esperar solo con su corazón gigante.