Facebook introduces avatars, challenges and other features for users in India- Technology News, DD Freedishnews

FP TrendingNov 12, 2020 16:02:11 IST

Fb has launched a number of new options, together with Diwali-themed avatars, to make Diwali celebrations extra vibrant. Customers of the favored social media platform will be capable to ship personalised greetings and have interaction in Fb challenges throughout the festivities. Fb launched the Diwali-ready Avatars and different options on Wednesday, 11 November with an intention to “unfold festive cheer on-line” in a 12 months many customers won’t be able to fulfill their shut family and friends. In a press launch, Fb stated that the brand new bundle of options will embody hashtag challenges, dressing up your Avatar utilizing Diwali-theme additions and following Diwali particular content material utilizing explicit hashtags.

There’s additionally the availability of nominating Fb buddies for the challenges and this may be performed by merely tagging them on the problem posts. Picture: Fb

So as to begin a problem on Fb, customers want to easily enter a hashtag in English that ends within the phrase ‘problem’ whereas they’re creating a brand new Fb submit. Customers can also faucet on the ‘Attempt It’ button once they come throughout one other Problem submit of their Information Feed on Fb.

The discharge additionally offers examples as to the way to spend Diwali safely at house. It says customers can share a photograph or video of how they’re celebrating Diwali at house utilizing the hashtag #DiwaliAtHomeChallenge or create a DIY video of how one can recycle mild bulbs, diyas and lanterns, after which throw a problem referred to as #DIYDiwaliChallenge.

There’s additionally the availability of nominating Fb buddies for the challenges and this may be performed by merely tagging them on the problem posts.

Fb had just lately launched the Avatar function which was created by customers utilizing applicable measures of their bodily options and clothes selections. For Diwali, customers will be capable to make their very own “short-form textual content posts” whereas utilizing a particular version Diwali-themed Avatar within the background. This might be like gifting a digital Diwali card to your family members. Fb says the textual content posts could possibly be written in any language and the backgrounds will be chosen from the various out there choices.

To make use of this, customers must create an Avatar, go to the ‘Create Submit’ choice after which click on on ‘Background Color’ and choose the beneficial theme.

Additionally, hashtags like #Diwali2020 and #ShubhDiwali2020 will let customers browse Diwali particular content material.