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Paulo Montenegro @ Ubergizmo 2 place · today 14:03 EDT

Goodbye, Avatars! WhatsApp Phases Out Feature Due To Low User Engagement 

WhatsApp has begun the process of removing its personalized avatar feature after data indicated that the vast majority of its global user base was not utilizing the tool. The discontinuation marks a shift in the platform’s development strategy, moving away from stylized digital personas to focus on more utility-driven updates.  The removal of the avatar system is being implemented in stages. Users are currently losing access to creation and editing […]

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