Cannot add a reaction to a message on WhatsApp

By Shane, 30 September, 2025

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iOS and iPadOS

Hi just wondering to know is anyone else having problems with iOS 26 and WhatsApp? I used to be able to react to a message on WhatsApp but since iOS 26 it does not seem to be possible the reaction screen with the emojis on it just seems to flash up for a couple of seconds and by the time I can locate it on the screen it is gone. I’m running the newest version of iOS and I am on VoiceOver any help would be appreciated. Thanks

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By Christopher Ha… on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 - 06:09

This is a known issue. Details can be found on Applevis's blog post about iOS 26. It has also already been reported to Apple, but please report anyway as the more reports they receive the quicker this will be fixed.

By Mister Kayne on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 - 09:45

If you filter content on apple vis by Bug Report 2025 IOS you will find this issue that has already been reported. Also find comments by me on what I have done as a keyboard warrior to get this fixed using Whatsapp no support team