Meta Begins Rolling Out 3D Avatars Across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger

Tweaks were implemented to make their look more realistic

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Meta Monday detailed several updates to Avatars across its various platforms.

The company began rolling out its updated 3D Avatars to Facebook, Instagram DMs, Instagram Stories and Messenger in Canada, Mexico and the U.S., and they can be used as feed posts, profile pictures, stickers and other elements.



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The worldwide rollout will take place gradually over the next few months.

Meta general manager for Avatars and identity Aigerim Shorman said in a blog post Monday, “When we released our updated and more expressive Avatars in virtual reality last April, we promised that the same avatar style would one day be available to bring to our other apps.

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