Article 650YJ WhatsApp is getting Facebook’s Bitmoji-style avatars

WhatsApp is getting Facebook’s Bitmoji-style avatars

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After Facebook's Bitmoji-style avatars invaded Instagram and Messenger, now they're coming to Whatsapp, too. According to a report from WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is rolling out support for customizable avatars in the latest 2.22.23.9 beta on Android, but only for some users.

Those with access to the feature will see a new Avatar" category in their settings menu that they can use to customize the digital version of themselves. Just like on Meta's other apps, WhatsApp will then generate a sticker pack with the avatar in various poses, which users can use to express themselves when messaging family and friends.

WhatsApp is releasing the ability to set up an avatar to some lucky beta testers on WhatsApp beta for Android!

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