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Facebook to update 'like' button with emoji 'Reactions' in a few weeks

on Jan 28, 2016 | 0 comments

By Rebecca Stewart

Facebook’s hallmark ‘like’ button is to be extended with a ‘Reactions’ product that will allow users to respond to posts via emojis.

Though fans of the thumbs up icon need not despair – the social network has promised that the new feature is intended to build upon the symbol, not replace it.

Speaking to Bloomberg, the platform’s chief product officer Chris Cox said that a streamlined design will see a suite of animated icons appear when users press down on the like button.

With options ranging from a bright pink love heart to a tearful petted lip emoticon, Reactions will Read full story ›

Source: The Drum