WhatsApp is getting major new update on Android as Mark Zuckerberg connects it to Metaverse

THERE will now be a crossover between WhatsApp and the Metaverse in a new update for the Android application.

WhatsApp beta will officially be bringing the ability for its users to have their Metaverse avatar within the platform, per WABetaInfo.

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Those who have the WhatsApp beta update 2.22.23.8 and 2.22.23.9 should have the compatibility to bring their avatar to life through WhatsApp settings.

If you have the appropriate update, specifically in WhatsApp beta, a new section called “Avatar” should appear in settings for you to start working on it.

Not everyone will be able to see it though, as it has only been released to a lucky random set of WhatsApp beta users for Android from the Play Store.

WBetaInfo also noted that there may be some minor issues while creating your avatar given the fact that this has just been partially released.

The Metaverse avatars have also been under a close critical lens from the public since Mark Zuckerberg originally posted what his avatar looked like on his Facebook page.

Many disapproved of the way his and other avatars originally looked, as they had very large eyes and no legs, only an upper body and torso.

However, in early October at a Meta Connect conference, Zuckerberg revealed the new look for the avatars which included legs and more realistic features.

Now, WhatsApp beta will be implementing the avatars with what is unclear to be the updated look or not, and downloading the application is relatively simple if you don’t already have it.

How to download WhatsApp beta

To download WhatsApp beta for your smartphone you need to go to Google Play on your Android and search for WhatsApp.

Scroll down the page until you see “Become a Beta Tester”.

Tap the “I’m In” button and then click “Join” to confirm.

Now all you have to do is wait for the update to the beta version of the app.

WhatsApp Beta can also be downloaded on a computer via the Google Play site.

Downloading WhatsApp beta on iOS is a much trickier and riskier process so this is not recommended.

If you want to do it, head here.

The US Sun has additional coverage on a WhatsApp update that will change group chats.

For related content, check out the story The US Sun has on how WhatsApp will be changing its calling feature as well.