Meta is launching its software update v57 for its Quest headsets and simultaneously, the Quest Avatar customization also has new angles. The avatars help users create a character that represents who they are with a plethora of tonal options for hair and eyebrows to name a few.
Now, users can accurately select their avatar's skin tone, apply makeup and face paint on their avatars in specific colors, and more. The new update also allows unsending of messages in virtual reality and on the Meta Quest mobile app for more control. When users hover over the image in the VP world, they can click the app and see the option to "Unsend a message.' Both parties will notably get a notification that a message has been deleted.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Expanded Avatar Customization
- Meta's software update v57 introduces new angles to the Quest Avatar customization, including accurate selection of skin tone, makeup and face paint options.
- Inclusive Representation
- The plethora of tonal options for hair, eyebrows, and avatars' features allows users to create a character that represents who they are.
- Enhanced User Control
- The new update enables users to unsend messages in virtual reality and on the Meta Quest mobile app, providing them with more control over their interactions.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Virtual Reality
- The expanded avatar customization and enhanced user control present disruptive innovation opportunities in the virtual reality industry.
- Gaming
- The inclusive representation feature in Quest Avatar customization can disrupt the gaming industry by offering greater personalization for players.
- Social Media
- The ability to accurately select skin tone and apply makeup on avatars opens up possibilities for more inclusive representation in social media platforms.
