WhatsApp for iOS gets improved sticker search feature from GIPHY

WhatsApp has started broadcasting Improved tag search in GIPHY for users of the stable version on iOSIt’s a similar feature to the one that was introduced for Android last month. The update also includes other improvements, like a new way to reply to messages on the media viewer screen.

As highlighted by WABetaInformation This Monday (2), the animated GIF platform’s expanded sticker pack offers even more options to add to chats. Now, Search has gained more precision thanks to the integration of the tool with Meta messenger.

If you are looking for a different sticker than the ones you already have in your collection, just Tap the emoji icon in the chat typing area, go to the stickers tab and perform the search by pressing the magnifying glass buttonOnce you find the option you want, select it to be added to the message.

With this update, WhatsApp for iOS also started offering: Ability to rearrange how stickers appear in the sticker tray. The most used ones can be placed at the top to speed up their inclusion in conversations, they can simply be moved to a new position.

Media viewer improvements

Ability React and reply to messages while viewing images in full screen Another new feature coming to Messenger on iPhone. When opening a photo, video or GIF in full screen, the user no longer needs to leave the viewer to send a reply to the sender.

In this case, just Tap one of the shortcuts at the bottom of the screenWhile the reply shortcut opens the field to write a message, the reaction shortcut opens the emoji menu to quickly show your feelings about the content without closing the viewer.

These features are available in WhatsApp for iOS 24.17.78 is now available to download from the App Store. If you don’t notice the features, you may be using an older version of the app.