WhatsApp has been steadily expanding its features to compete with rival instant messaging platforms. With multiple new features in the pipeline, such as the ability to create local chat backups and the feature to create group polls, another interesting feature seems to be under development. According to the latest findings by WABetaInfo, one of the most used instant messaging platforms, WhatsApp is working on a feature that would turn you into a sticker.
Some of the latest features are accessible via the beta programs for WhatsApp. However, a bunch of others are under construction and will take their sweet time before they are made available. The latest feature of turning you into a sticker was found in the latest WhatsApp beta version 2.22.21.3 on Android. Do note that this beta isn't widely accessible yet. There is also no word on when this beta will be made widely available to all beta testers.
WhatsApp is a bit behind in offering customization features compared to its counterparts
WABetaInfo shared a few screenshots that give us a glimpse of how this would work and how it would look in the WhatsApp app. Once you have created your avatar, it will be available in different poses and various emotions. One of the great features would be that, apart from sending your avatars within individual or group chats, you would also be able to set these avatars as your WhatsApp display picture or profile picture.
There will be a separate section for the avatar sticker in the WhatsApp menu where you usually find the emoji, sticker, and GIF sending options. It is also expected that you would get a bunch of customization options to make the WhatsApp avatar look nearly like you, in a cartoonish way. Just like every other new feature, this may take some time before it makes its way to the stable version of WhatsApp.
