Google Messages beta is showing iMessage emojis

Google is testing a new beta feature to Google Messages that converts a reaction sent by an iMessage user to an appropriate emoji for the Android recipient.

Google Messages can now convert iMessage reactions into emoji and show them correctly on messages. In Google Messages, for example, the heart reaction from iMessage is shown as "Smiling Face With Heart-shaped Eyes."

This updated feature is only available in the latest beta version of Google Messages. It’s unclear when it will make its way to the stable channel. If you want to try it out, you can sign up for the Google Messages beta program here. The update also adds a toggle in Settings > Advanced > Show iPhone reactions as emoji to let you enable/disable the feature.