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  • WhatsApp introduces animated avatars to spice up messaging

    WhatsApp introduces animated avatars to spice up messaging

    WhatsApp, the renowned messaging app, is stepping up its game with the introduction of a highly anticipated feature: animated avatars. The update, now available through the Google Play Beta programme, elevates the app’s version to 2.23.16.12 and promises to bring more life and personality to communication.

    According to reports from WABetaInfo, the animated avatars feature had been under development for some time and has finally been rolled out to beta users. To check whether the feature is enabled for their account, users need to open the keyboard and select the avatar tab. Once activated, beta users can enjoy various animations associated with specific avatars.

    Excitingly, animated avatars can be shared with anyone, regardless of whether the recipient is using the beta version or not. However, it’s worth noting that only a limited number of stickers currently support animation. Nonetheless, industry experts speculate that WhatsApp will expand this feature, offering an animated version of the entire avatar pack in the future.

    The addition of animated avatars is expected to elevate the overall communication experience on the platform. By infusing stickers with motion, users can now convey emotions, expressions, and reactions in a more engaging and dynamic way.

    As of now, the animated avatar feature is available to select beta testers who have installed the latest WhatsApp beta for iOS from the TestFlight app. In the coming days, WhatsApp plans to roll out the feature to a broader user base, enhancing the overall messaging experience for millions of users worldwide.

    Moreover, WhatsApp enthusiasts can look forward to even more exciting features on the horizon. The messaging giant is also working on a Video Messaging feature akin to Voice Messaging, which is bound to add another layer of convenience and richness to communication. Additionally, a time-saving group creation feature is in the works, making it easier for users to organise and manage their group chats.

    Furthermore, WhatsApp is also embracing Material Design 3 enhancements, offering users a modern and visually pleasing interface that aligns with Google’s design language.

    As technology continues to evolve, WhatsApp’s commitment to innovation and improving user experiences sets the stage for a more engaging and dynamic messaging platform, delighting users worldwide.

  • ‘$435 million in 3 days’: Is ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ underperforming at the box office?

    ‘$435 million in 3 days’: Is ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ underperforming at the box office?

    Avatar: The Way of Water, the recently released sci-fi movie directed by James Cameron, made over $435 million at the box office in its opening weekend in theatres, as reported by Mid-Day.

    Though the film’s collection in its opening weekend is huge, it is still considered underperforming as Avatar 2 was expected to have a business of around $500 million in its opening weekend.

    As per a report by Box Office Mojo, the film will cross the $1.5 billion mark surely and it may also reach the $2 billion mark in its lifetime which is still low considering the scale of the film.

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    Avatar: The Way of Water is a sequel to James Cameron’s 2009 film Avatar which is the highest-grossing film of all time.

    Made on an estimated budget of $250 Million Avatar 2 stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, and Sigourney Weaver from its sequel while also adding Kate Winslet in the sequel. Avatar: The Way of Water is the widest release ever in cinema history.

    Avatar Full Movie Collection: Avatar - The Way Of Water box office collection Day 2: James Cameron's film collects Rs 40 crore | - Times of India

    The film is performing well in India, and has exceeded the lifetime collections of its prequel in just four days.

  • Man watches ‘Bigg Boss’ as doctors perform brain surgery on him

    Man watches ‘Bigg Boss’ as doctors perform brain surgery on him

    An Indian man from Andhra Pradesh reportedly watched reality TV show Big Boss to stay awake during a brain surgery. Doctors at a private hospital in the state’s Guntur district conducted the rare and critical open-brain surgery, in which the patient had to be kept awake.

    According to reports, as the doctors performed the surgery on the 33-year-old patient named Vara Prasad, he watched Bigg Boss and the 2009 Hollywood sci-fi movie Avatar.

    While three surgeons removed a recurrent glioma (a type of tumor), the man enjoyed the show followed by the Hollywood sci-fi movie Avatar on a laptop.

    While further details of the surgery are not specified, pictures of the operation were shared on social media channels, with many users wondering how this was possible.

    However, in a similar incident, in January, Dagmar Turner, a professional violinist played her violin while undergoing a critical brain procedure.