WhatsApp adds party popper emoji for New Year celebrations

WhatsApp is adding a new reaction emoji, the party popper, to its default selection, bringing the total to seven. This addition comes just before the New Year, enhancing users' ability to respond quickly to messages. The existing default emojis include thumbs up, heart, crying with laughter, shocked, sad, and high five. The party popper emoji is intended for celebrations and various occasions. This update follows WhatsApp's recent introduction of animated confetti for messages containing specific emojis, adding a festive touch during a busy messaging season.