WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature that lets users create customised digital avatars and choose from various combinations of outfits, hairstyles and facial features. Avatars are already present on Meta’s Messenger, Facebook and Instagram app for users, and these are now making their way to WhatsApp as well.
According to the blog post, the new WhatsApp Avatar can be used as a profile photo as well. Users will have an option of choosing from one of the 36 custom stickers based on their avatar’s actions and emotions. Users will be able to send and share these avatars with family and friends once they have created it.
In the near future, WhatsApp has said they will be adding several new functionalities like lighting, hairstyle textures, shading and other customisation options to enhance the overall experience. WhatsApp Avatars will gradually roll out to users starting today, so it might take a while before it is available on your device. However, we were able to see the Avatar option on WhatsApp on iOS and Android as well.
