WhatsApp has started testing Facebook and Instagram’s “avatar” feature with a limited number of users.
Facebook, which has changed its name to Meta in recent months and has begun to enter virtual worlds, has begun to integrate other applications within its body into the metaverse universe.
In this context, the company, which allows you to create 3D avatars via the Instagram and Facebook application, is now using this functionality. WhatsApp’a will add.
WhatsApp has started testing
Test for a few months Whatsappprepares to offer customizable avatars on the application.
Although the expected feature has leaked many times before, this time the company has started offering the update to a limited number of users.
WhatsApp avatars are currently available to people with build versions 2.22.23.8 and 2.22.23.9 of the app. If you have the new feature turned on, you can see the Avatar option in the app’s Settings menu.
It can also be used in video calls.
WhatsApp will also allow its users to use avatars during video calls. Users will also be able to send avatars as stickers in groups or in individual chats.
The button to switch to the avatar will be added
The screenshot below shared by WABetaInfo shows a “Switch to Avatar” button during a video call.
