You can send stickers in WhatsApp to cheer up your conversations, since iOS 18 these stickers are also directly in the emoji keyboard. This has a disadvantage. As soon as you tap a sticker to send it, the sticker is sent directly to the recipient.
This can be useful, but undoubtedly this happens more often than you are love, because you do not get a confirmation screen or possibility to cancel the shipping. This automatic shipping is standard and cannot be set out in the WhatsApp settings.
Send stickers in WhatsApp
The use of stickers in WhatsApp is very easy. By tapping the sticker sheet in the text field, it is possible to open your sticker library. Tap a picture to send it.
Stickers from keyboard
Since iOS 18 you can also send iOS stickers directly from the keyboard, also with WhatsApp-Chats. In the emoji keyboard, tap the sticker sheet next to the clock to consult your iOS stickers. You will also find the recently used stickers behind the clock. Unfortunately, this has the disadvantage if you accidentally tap a sticker, it is sent immediately.
Automatic sending of stickers off
WhatsApp deals with stickers differently than, for example, Apple’s Message app. As soon as you tap a picture, it will be sent immediately. Unfortunately you cannot disable this behavior via the WhatsApp settings. As soon as you tap a sticker, it will be sent immediately. You can possibly remove the WhatsApp message for everyone or choose to remove the stickers from your keyboard.
Turn off stickers in keyboard
If you no longer want to use the sticker function in the iPhone or iPad keyboard, you can completely disable this. To do this, go to Settings â–¸ General â–¸ Keyboard â–¸ Switch off ‘stickers’ at ‘Emoji’.