If you want to show up as your virtual self, now you can. If you want to show up as your virtual self, now you can. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in ...

Facebook recently gave users one more option to create a digital likeness with the launch of its Avatar feature on May 13. If you've had a chance to customize your very own animated doppelgänger and ...

In an effort to keep Facebook relevant and continue Instagram’s losing battle against TikTok, Meta recently introduced a feature that it probably could’ve delivered years ago: Avatars. Will Avatars ...

Not ready to show your real face in a Messenger or Instagram video call? You now have the option of replacing it with your ...

This story was originally published on Social Media Today. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Social Media Today newsletter. WhatsApp has posted its latest monthly ...

WhatsApp is discontinuing avatars, removing creation, editing and profile support. The phased rollout also takes avatar tools out of settings, chats and the keyboard, while saved stickers remain ...

WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging app, has experienced enormous success since its inception, largely due to the continuous support and updates provided by its team of developers. This includes ...

Meta has finally ported its virtual bitmoji-style customisable virtual characters -- Avatars -- on WhatsApp. Avatars have been available for a while on other Meta-owned platforms like Instagram and ...