Reaction Latency: Why I fixed Google Meet's Emoji Bar

I use emoji reactions in Google Meet a lot, but I have a problem with its emoji picker: it is too slow for conversation. When someone drops a bombshell in a meeting, you have about 2 seconds to react. That is the &ldquo;social window.&rdquo; If you drop a 🤯 emoji 10 seconds later, it&rsquo;s awkward. The native Google Meet picker is not built for speed or even convenience. You open it, scan 9…