TheSpAndroid also notes that there will be two additional locations from which users can react to an email. An “Add Reaction” option will be available in the three-dot menu, and an extra button will be placed at the bottom of an email, next to the options to Reply, Reply All, and Forward.
This feature is expected to work for email threads that involve multiple recipients, allowing users to react by tapping emojis previously added by others. Additionally, users will have the option to send any emoji they prefer by tapping the plus symbol in the small window that appears, granting access to the full emoji library.
However, there are limitations to this update that need to be considered. One particular limitation may hinder the experience, as emoji reactions will be sent as separate emails to recipients who do not use the official mobile app. This could result in multiple “emails of emoji reactions,” potentially causing inconvenience. Additionally, it’s important to note that the browser version of Gmail might not support the new emoji feature.
