How to add a bunch of fresh new emojis to WhatsApp for Android

WhatsApp, the world's most popular instant messaging platform, has been slowly turning from a barebone chat app, into a more sophisticated endeavor that is almost (but not quite) on par with the best out there in terms of features. Just recently it added rich link previews, like on Facebook Messenger or Viber, and the ability to star messages to its Android app. These two features have been in the 2.12.367 version you could download from WhatsApp's own site for a while now, and finally got rolled into the official app update over at the Play Store last week.
1. Download the WhatsApp 2.12.374 beta version for Android;
2. Tap on the download notification in the status bar of your Android gear, if you have downloaded on your mobile device, or sideload the APK file on your phone or tablet first, if you have downloaded to your computer;
3. The WhatsApp 2.12.374 version will ask you for a bunch of app permissions, just hit "next" on each screen, until the app starts to install;
4. Pick a contact, and blast them with your newfound emoji power!