Instagram just introduced an incredible new feature: the dynamic profile photo which will switch between your profile photo and your avatar. Previously this wasn't possible – you had to choose a single image for both. But now you'll be able to easily switch back and forth for maximum effect!
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"Now you can add your avatar to the other side of your photo – and people who visit your profile will see both," Instagram said on Twitter.
To add an avatar to accompany your profile picture, simply go to the “Edit Profile” button. After adding the avatar, your profile picture will automatically flip to your avatar when users visit your profile .
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For the first time, social media users can experience avatar animation! Your avatar will wave when displayed to create a more dynamic and immersive user experience.
Meta revolutionized Instagram nearly a year ago with the introduction of avatars, and now it's taking it to the next level with a new dynamic profile photo feature. The company launched avatars in 2020 to compete with Snap's Bitmoji and has been steadily updating them across platforms — from Instagram to Facebook , WhatsApp , and Messenger .
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After Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri suggested that the platform should prioritize photos more in 2023 during a weekly Q&A with users and revealed that last year they showed too many videos compared to photos, the launch of the new dynamic profile photo feature is here. With this news, he assures all users that photos will always remain an essential aspect of Instagram.
Information source: techcrunch.com
