Millions of WhatsApp users urged to learn ‘hidden hack’ added in brand new update

WHATSAPP just rolled out a brand new update with a brilliant hidden hack.

You may already know that WhatsApp now offers personalised Avatars.

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The update went live yesterday around the world, giving you the chance to create a custom avatar that looks like you – or maybe someone else entirely.

If you make one, you can use it to share the avatar in any one of 36 different sticker styles while chatting on the app.

But did you know that it’s also possible to directly set your avatar as a WhatsApp profile picture – rather than your own face, a picture of your car, or a silly meme.

Here’s how it all works.

How to create your avatar

To create a WhatsApp avatar, go into Settings.

Now tap Avatar > Create Your Avatar.

Then follow the steps to create your avatar and tap done.

If you want to use it as your profile picture, tap Settings and then tap your profile photo.

Now tap Edit > Edit and then choose Use Avatar.

WhatsApp Avatars explained

WhatsApp Avatars were heavily teased online in recent months in the beta test version of WhatsApp.

And they were already available as a feature on fellow Meta-owned services Facebook and Instagram.

But now anyone with the latest WhatsApp update can try them out.

That means heading to the App Store for iOS on iPhone or the GooglePlay Store on Android devices.

“Your avatar is a digital version of you that can be created from billions of combinations of diverse hair styles, facial features, and outfits,” WhatsApp explained.

“Sending an avatar is a fast and fun way to share feelings with friends and family.

“It can also be a great way to represent yourself without using your real photo so it feels more private.

“For many people this will be the first time creating an avatar and we’ll continue to deliver style enhancements including lighting, shading, hair style textures, and more that will make avatars even better over time.”

It’s similar to the the Apple Memoji feature that lets you share custom avatars (and stickers) with pals.

This is also one step for users (and Meta) towards the metaverse – a vast digital universe that you can socialise, work and play inside.

Meta hopes that eventually many more users will have avatars with which they navigate the metaverse.

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