WhatsApp is testing avatar support in video calls. Some users of the Beta version of Messenger can now join video calls using Meta’s 3D dolls, like Apple’s FaceTime.
According to WABetaInfo website, the new feature is included in version 2.23.19.14 of WhatsApp Beta for Android. According to the imprint, the avatar mimics the user’s facial expressions in real time.
Avatar searches continue to be protected end-to-end, and the user can return to showing normal video at any time.
Having the option to use your own 3D avatar to communicate on video calls intensifies WhatsApp’s conflict with Apple FaceTime, even though Meta’s characters aren’t as popular.
In a way, this feature also allows users to communicate more dynamically by using customization to create the cartoon they want.
Phased distribution
Capacity was available to a limited number of testers; This is normal for this type of resource. More users are likely to get this functionality in the next few weeks.
For now, there is no prediction regarding the exact rollout of avatars in video calls. This is an important feature, so it may take some time to roll it out to everyone.
Source: Tec Mundo
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