A new beta build for iPhone, version 23.14.0.70, introduces a smarter way to find stickers by tapping into the emoji you type. The update is described by the WABetaInfo portal as connecting the selected emoji with a curated set of stickers so users can access them quickly.
In practice, when a user types an emoji in the message input area, a pop up appears above the text field. This window shows the stickers linked to that specific symbol. Access to these sticker suggestions depends on whether the desired stickers are already in the user’s collection, a detail noted by early testers and observed by the reporting outlet. It is worth noting that a similar approach was used by Telegram several years ago, which demonstrated the feasibility of emoji based sticker discovery across major messaging platforms.
The feature promises to streamline conversations for active WhatsApp users who rely on stickers as a communication tool. Instead of the traditional search through sticker packs, users will see relevant options by simply entering the corresponding emoji. This can reduce several steps in the message crafting process and make sticker use more immediate and contextually relevant.
Currently, the emoji driven sticker feature is in a testing phase and limited to a subset ofWhatsApp beta testers who install the app via Apple’s TestFlight program. An Android compatible iteration is already in circulation under the app version 2.23.14.16, indicating a parallel rollout strategy across platforms and a focus on refining the experience across devices.
Earlier coverage highlighted other WhatsApp features that improve user control, including options to manage media uploads and privacy settings. The ongoing development of sticker discovery shows a broader pattern of WhatsApp experimenting with more intuitive ways to express ideas through visuals while maintaining familiar interaction flows for long time users.