• By Vikas Yadav
  • Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:50 AM (IST)
  • Source:JND

JE Technology Desk: WhatsApp, a popular instant messaging app, continues to grab headlines for introducing new features and enhancements across its platform. In the latest move, the company is developing animated avatars on its app on Android, reports WABetaInfo, a popular medium to track WhatsApp-related updates.

The WhatsApp enthusiast tracked the option in the beta build marked '2.23.15.6' on the Google Play Store. However, the report adds the feature is "under development" and not live for beta testers and will debut in a future version of the messaging app. Despite the functionality not releasing to users, the outlet shared a demo of the animated avatar pack in action.

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In the screengrab, an array of options are visible in the keyboard and chats. These are animated replicas of a user's static avatar created on the app. This will help add a more personalised and dynamic touch to conversations on the internet-based messaging app. Plus, it will sprinkle "life and personality" to stickers, ensure better expressive communication and add a personal touch to chats, the report notes.

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On a related note, Meta-owned WhatsApp recently grabbed eyeballs to enhance the sticker experience on the app, including the option to create an avatar via a photo. In turn, automating the process of avatar making and expanding the catalogue of avatars for users who used the app settings to paint their avatars. According to the report, the feature is ready to use and stable.

The company also eased the process of linking an account to the web. WhatsApp unveiled an option to link a WhatsApp Web account without scanning the QR code from the device of the connected account. With the new option, users can link an account on the web via their phone numbers and a verification code. This is helpful for users who do not have a functional camera on their primary device. You can read more about this here.