WhatsApp Update: Animated avatars will be visible on users' profiles, option to customize will also be available

The messaging platform WhatsApp is bringing a new feature regarding animated avatars for users. Meta-owned messaging app is testing a new feature on its platform. According to WABetaInfo, a website that keeps an eye on WhatsApp's new features and updates, the company's new feature will display the avatar in the chat info screen. This feature is available in the Android Beta 2.24.17.10 app.

WABetaInfo has shared a screenshot. It gives a peek of the new feature. According to this, users will also get animated avatars in their profiles. Along with this, these avatars can also be used for other services of Meta. Users will also get the option to use these avatars as stickers in chat. It is to be noted that users can also try avatars as stickers on Facebook Messenger and Instagram.

WhatsApp's new feature is about having animated avatars. Users get a load of settings and customizing an avatar to look like them. This feature of Android is currently in the trial stage. It can introduce its stable version for all users with updates in days to come.

Meta is also rolling out the next update for its AI chatbot, Meta AI. Currently, it works off text commands, but, in a couple of days, Meta AI will be operable through voice commands. That is, users will be able to talk to Meta AI by speaking.