WhatsApp is Rolling out its new Avatars feature to selected Android Beta Testers
WhatsApp is introducing its new 'Avatars' feature to select Android beta testers. The feature allows users to create avatars which act as their profile picture. The app will also generate a new sticker pack based on the user's chosen avatar. The feature is expected to roll out to other platforms in the coming days.
The new feature was first spotted by WABetaInfo in May. It is not clear when the feature will roll out to the wider WhatsApp community. The feature will not affect messages sent before it was rolled out to beta testers. It is also not clear when it will be available for iOS users.
WhatsApp is also rolling out a new feature called 'View Once' to iOS beta testers. This feature has been in development for several months, and works much like Snapchat's Snaps. The feature allows users to view messages, but it also deletes any attached images and videos once viewed. This feature could be particularly useful for business chats where information is confidential. The feature will appear as a pop-up the next time a user views a message. It will be represented by a blue and white '1' icon.