Google is developing an emoji reaction feature for Gmail, and if this feature is released, Google’s email platform will become a bit like messengers. This feature for the first time Tape Drive By examining the code of the iOS app, Gmail identified that it actually allows users to react to emails received in Gmail with emojis, thus providing functionality similar to the emoji reaction feature in Microsoft Outlook.
Examining the code of Gmail’s Android app also provides evidence of emoji responsiveness in this service. AssembleDebug reported that the app’s APK file contains several lines of code that directly refer to the ability to use emoji to react to emails. Currently, many details of the mentioned feature are not available; But it seems that Google plans to make this feature available to users soon.
According to AssembleDebug, Gmail users can access the emoji reactions via the email screen or the three-dot menu. In addition, there are limitations that are mentioned in the program code and indicate that it is not possible to use some emoji reactions in encrypted messages. There may also be a limit of 20 emoji reactions per email, and at least some messages on this service have a limit of 50 unique emoji reactions.
Google has not yet officially announced that it will add emoji reactions to Gmail.
