WhatsApp rolls out ‘avatars’ update: Here’s what you need to know

WhatsApp has rolled out support for Meta's avatars.

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WhatsApp users can now create avatars for use as stickers.

WhatsApp rolls out avatars update

The Meta-owned messaging service has given users a way to represent their personalities with the avatars that were already available on Facebook and Instagram.

There are 36 custom stickers with different expressions, which can be used as a profile picture or sent in chat.

Meta wrote in a blog post: “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.”

WhatsApp has vowed to add some “style enhancements” to “make avatars even better over time”.