Home
News
You are here

WhatsApp to get new swipe to reply gesture on Android

By Cosmin Vasile

Published: Oct 02, 2018, 11:31 AM

Android Apps

Add us as a preferred source on Google Search

WhatsApp to get new swipe to reply gesture on Android

WhatsApp devs plan to bring a new feature to Android users, one that's been available to iOS users for quite a while. If you're running the beta version of WhatsApp, you may already be able to swipe to reply to a message, a gesture that's been recently added on Android.

The new feature should pop up in WhatsApp beta version 2.18.300, so if you have an older version, you'll have to update to find this specific gesture on your Android phone. As the title suggests, using the gesture is quite simple: swipe or flick any message to the right to reply to it.

If you want to try out the new gesture before it's released to everyone, you'll have to join the official WhatsApp beta program in the Google Play Store beta and hope that you'll get the newest version.

Unfortunately, we can't say for sure when exactly the new swipe to reply gesture will be made available to WhatsApp users on Android, so stay tuned for more on this one.

source: WabetaInfo, WhatsApp Beta

Get a free Galaxy A17 with Straight Talk. To claim this deal, you need to pair the phone with activation on a Silver Unlimited Plan or higher. This tier costs $45 per month. Offer valid through 01/10/27 while supplies last online.

Buy at Straight Talk

View Full Bio

Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.