Instagram and Messenger Now Allow You to Use Meta Avatars During Video Calls

Meta, the social media giant based in the US, has revealed that individuals using Instagram and Messenger will now have the ability to utilize the real-time Avatar function during video calls. This fresh feature is accessible on both iOS and Android platforms.

“Wouldn’t it be great if there was a third option between turning the camera off and turning the camera on so you could feel a little more present in the call?

For the first time, we’re giving people using Messenger and Instagram access to live calls with Meta Avatars,” Meta said in its latest blog post.

Meta said users can now create their avatars and use them during video chats instead of turning off their cameras. This makes the conversation more fun, useful and social than ever before. Avatars in video calls look similar to Apple’s Memoji avatars. They can even be seen in facial expressions and mouth movements.

Here’s how to add Avatars to video calls on Instagram, Messenger

– Open the Instagram app and tap your profile icon in the lower right corner.

– Tap Edit Profile.

– Next, click Edit Image or Avatar.

– Then tap on the avatar tab to switch to it.

– Select Avatars from the menu.

– Create and edit your avatar and save it.

– Start a video call and tap the Avatar button during the call.

– Your avatar will appear on the screen instead of your live video feed

In addition, Meta also introduced animated avatar stickers. Users can also share animated avatar stickers on Instagram and Facebook Stories and Reels, Facebook comments and 1:1 threads on Messenger and Instagram.

The meta has also added animated stickers and social stickers. Instead of sharing a static image, users can now send animated emoticons like thumbs up, clapping or facepalming and more. The company is also testing a new feature on Facebook and WhatsApp where users can take a live selfie and create their avatar.