Beginning this month, users in select regions will gain access to Meta AI-based avatars on WhatsApp. This new feature aims to enhance user experience by allowing the creation of personalized avatars through the Meta AI assistant, which can be customized using various “imagine” prompts to fit individual preferences.
Users can experiment with prompts like “imagine me in a professional headshot” to generate unique avatars that reflect their desired look, including options for different hairstyles and outfits. These upgraded avatars are designed to be more engaging and share-worthy and promise to offer a fun experience as users interact with the tool.
This feature has been in testing since 2024, and it is a significant departure from the existing avatars found in WhatsApp’s settings. In addition to this avatar feature, WhatsApp has introduced a music-sharing option for Status updates, similar to the popular feature on Instagram Stories.
Users can now select songs from a searchable library by tapping the ‘music note’ icon before sharing a photo or video. This addition allows for a more dynamic way to enhance Status updates, making them more engaging for contacts.
WhatsApp has been on a roll, consistently adding new features to keep pace with competitors like Telegram, which has offered customizable themes for a while. The recent implementations, including chat themes and the new avatar feature, reflect the platform’s commitment to evolving with user needs and industry trends.
Ultimately, these updates are designed to make WhatsApp a more interactive and entertaining messaging platform, catering to the diverse preferences of its users.