Users of WhatsApp respond to the new animated “Typing” bubble

Many people have expressed their displeasure with the new function, which has caused a great deal of anger. The upgrade was reportedly released with little notice.

According to details, this update, which users claim was implemented with minimal prior notice, has led to considerable frustration among many, who perceive the new feature as distracting and unnecessary.

The well-known “typing” indicator, previously displayed at the top of conversations, has now been replaced by a moving chat bubble positioned below the most recent message. Despite the seemingly insignificant change, several people have already voiced their displeasure.

A flood of complaints has been posted on social media sites, with many calling the new feature “annoying” and “unhelpful” and drawing comparisons to the typing animation in Apple’s iMessage. According to one user, the animation “deliberately induces anxiety.”

Notwithstanding the criticism, the update—which represents yet another redesign of the app—is expected to be made available to all WhatsApp users soon, though not all users are persuaded that it improves the overall experience.

Prior to this, WhatsApp declared that it would be releasing a new feature in the near future that would allow users to add a message to any sent item, enhancing the app’s functionality.