WeChat Debuts New List, Item Recognition, and Doge Functions
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New emojis in the red box
Handily, each emoji is given a name, which, with the exception of “doge,” can serve as an explanation of how to use it correctly. From left to right, the new emojis, pictured above, are called:
Onlooker, GoForIt, Sweat, OMG, Emm, Respect, Doge, NoProb, MyBad, and Wow.
You will have to determine the true utility of this feature for yourself, but of all the new features, this one scores the most wow-points with us.
A previous update added the scan-to-translate function. Now you can scan to buy, too. Simply tap the plus sign in the top right corner of the app, and then tap "Scan." At the bottom of the screen, scroll over to "Item," then simply aim your camera at the object of your desire.
Buy a better version of my sweater
Not bad, WeChat. Creepy, but not bad.
WeChat will recognize the item and show you where to buy it online (just don’t expect any results from Tencent’s competitor, Taobao, which has for some time now had its own version of the technology). While some of you may be using this to find an item cheaper online after seeing it in a store, we expect it will get the most use from people wondering just how much money people spend on the gifts they receive.
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Make and manage lists
Taking note of the trend among users to create sign-up lists by copy-pasting the same list to a group chat with their name added, WeChat has decided to streamline the process using a “group note.” The new function is especially welcomed by iPhone users who are not able to hit the Enter key to start a new line.
To create a list, there seems to one sure-fire way that works:
In a group chat, type "#接龙" (jiēlóng, list) and you will be presented with a "Group note" button. Tap through and edit the title, add an example, and begin the list.
Once the list has been created, other members of the group can add to the list by tapping "View Group Note" below it. By default, the app will assume you want to add your own name to the list, but you can type whatever you want into the text box. In addition, three icons above the keyboard will let you easily add your phone number, location, or a date and time to the list.
Note: This feature seems to be a bit finicky at present and may not work every time. It will also depend on what version of WeChat you're running. Moreover, you can't access lists via desktop, and lists may not respond well to removing items or creating multiple lists in one chat.
Quoting as a function has been available on WeChat's desktop Windows version for some time now, allowing users to easily copy-paste a message’s content into their own text box. With its addition to the mobile version, it has gotten a new update as well.
Now you will always know what people are referring to, specifically
To quote a message, simply long-press it and then tap "Quote." You must then add your own message to the text box before sending, whereupon your message will appear with a link to the quoted message below.
Got any more tips for navigating the new WeChat? Let us know in the comments section below!
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