Meta launches personalised Facebook-like avatars for Whatsapp

Meta CEO and Founder Mark Zuckerberg announced on Wednesday that its popular messaging app, Whatsapp, will now have personalized avatars like Facebook and Instagram. The feature is similar to a bitmoji and was in the testing phase for some time but is finally ready to roll out.

Meta owner posted on Facebook that the tech giant is ready to introduce avatars on Whatsapp. Users will be able to use these computer-generated stickers in their chats. He added that more styles will soon follow on all the Meta apps. Mark is eager to see users delving into and experiencing immersive worlds and plans to bring it to more countries.

Whatsapp recently said that sending an avatar is a fun way of sharing feelings with family and friends. Also, it is a great way to picture yourself without using your real image.


It also added that the near-future updates include various style enhancements like shading, lighting, hair-do textures, and other props that will make avatars better with time.

Meta also mentioned in a blog post that it keeps adding advanced features and tools so that people can customize their choices of the Horizon Worlds, Meta's VR social network.

Besides, Meta has also shared ideas to add legs to its digital avatars that are not on its virtual platform yet, probably early next year.

1. What is a social media avatar?
   An avatar is a computer-designed, virtual version of a person that can be devised using billions of combinations of various facial features, hairstyles, and outfits.
2. How to use avatars on Whatsapp?
   WhatsApp users can now use their customized avatars as profile pictures. They can also select one of the 36 custom stickers that reflect various emotions and actions.