In an exciting development, WhatsApp is poised to take its video calls to the next level by introducing avatars. Once just a messaging platform, WhatsApp has evolved into a comprehensive communication hub, offering services like audio and video calls alongside the beloved Status updates. Now, it’s set to infuse even more fun and expressiveness into video calls.
This upcoming feature, reminiscent of Apple FaceTime’s Memoji, is currently undergoing testing in the WhatsApp beta version for Android (v2.23.19.14). As revealed in screenshots shared by WABetaInfo, avatars will have the ability to replicate users’ facial movements and expressions in real-time during video calls, adding a dynamic and personalized touch to conversations.
While the exact visual experience and user interface of this feature during video calls remain a mystery, it’s expected to draw inspiration from Meta’s recent launch of the Video Call Avatar feature on platforms like Instagram and Facebook. This feature not only lets users seamlessly switch between avatars and live video during calls but also injects a playful element into interactions.
Avatars have become a versatile tool in Meta’s toolkit, spreading across various social media platforms including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. In WhatsApp, avatars initially served as profile pictures but have since expanded to include stickers. More recently, Meta has been experimenting with avatars as reaction options for Status updates, enhancing user engagement.
While Meta hasn’t disclosed an exact release date for the Video Call with Avatar feature in the public version of WhatsApp, its presence in the testing phase suggests that it may make its way to your WhatsApp conversations in the near future. Are you eagerly looking forward to this innovative addition?
