WHATSAPP has finally added customisable avatars for its users.
It means you can now create a digital representation of yourself that you can use across the app.
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The feature had been heavily teased online in recent months in the beta test version of WhatsApp.
And it’s already available on fellow Meta-owned services Facebook and Instagram.
But it’s now live on WhatsApp, so you can start creating from today.
You can use your custom avatar as your WhatsApp profile picture.
But you can also share it as one of 36 different stickers.
“Your avatar is a digital version of you that can be created from billions of combinations of diverse hair styles, facial features, and outfits,” WhatsApp explained.
“Sending an avatar is a fast and fun way to share feelings with friends and family.
“It can also be a great way to represent yourself without using your real photo so it feels more private.
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“For many people this will be the first time creating an avatar and we’ll continue to deliver style enhancements including lighting, shading, hair style textures, and more that will make avatars even better over time.”
WhatsApp says that the new feature is rolling out to users everywhere from today.
So if you want to check it out, make sure you’ve updated your WhatsApp to the latest version of the app.
That means heading to the App Store for iOS on iPhone or the Google Play Store on Android devices.
It’s similar to the the Apple Memoji feature that lets you share custom avatars (and stickers) with pals.
This is also one step for users (and Meta) towards the metaverse – a vast digital universe that you can socialise, work and play inside.
Meta hopes that eventually many more users will have avatars with which they navigate the metaverse.
How to create your avatar
To create a WhatsApp avatar, go into Settings.
Now tap Avatar > Create Your Avatar.
Then follow the steps to create your avatar and tap done.
If you want to use it as your profile picture, tap Settings and then tap your profile photo.
Now tap Edit > Edit and then choose Use Avatar.
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