--- title: Could Avatars make Teams meetings more fun? description: "Want to make your next Teams call a little more fun? Of course you do! You need to know about the latest feature that’s on its way: Mesh avatars. Here are the details\n\n#Microsoft #Teams #NewFeatures" image: https://blackbearmssp.com/hubfs/US+wc+2022-10-31+-+Blog+article+++LinkedIn+newsletter+image.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blackbearmssp.com/blogs/when-can-you-finally-forget-your-password-0-0-0-0-0#main-content) ![blackbearmssp-logo](https://blackbearmssp.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blackbearmssp-logo.jpg?width=179&height=110&name=blackbearmssp-logo.jpg) - [Home](https://blackbearmssp.com) - Services Show submenu for Services - [Help Desk](https://blackbearmssp.com/help-desk) - [Managed Services](https://blackbearmssp.com/managed-services) - [Data Backup and Recovery](https://blackbearmssp.com/data-backup-and-recovery) - [Network Security](https://blackbearmssp.com/network-security) - [Email Security](https://blackbearmssp.com/email-security) - [Cybersecurity](https://blackbearmssp.com/cyber-security) - [Encryption](https://blackbearmssp.com/encryption) - [Phishing as a Service](https://blackbearmssp.com/phishing) - [Dark Web Searches](https://blackbearmssp.com/darkweb-search) - [HIPAA and Regulatory Compliance](https://blackbearmssp.com/hipaa-consulting-and-compliance) - [Cloud Computing](https://blackbearmssp.com/cloud-computing) - [Cybersecurity Training](https://blackbearmssp.com/cyber-training) - Content and Extras Show submenu for Content and Extras - [The Ultimate Guide to Ransomware](https://blackbearmssp.com/ransomware-guide) - [The Ultimate Guide to Phishing](https://blackbearmssp.com/land-phishing) - [The Dark Web Explained](https://blackbearmssp.com/land-darkweb) - [The Guide to HIPAA Compliance](https://blackbearmssp.com/land-hipaa) - [Blogs](https://blackbearmssp.com/blogs) - [Free Dark Web Scan](https://blackbearmssp.com/dark-web-scan-0) - [About](https://blackbearmssp.com/about) - [Referral Program](https://blackbearmssp.com/referral-program) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Home](https://blackbearmssp.com) - Services Show submenu for Services - [Help Desk](https://blackbearmssp.com/help-desk) - [Managed Services](https://blackbearmssp.com/managed-services) - [Data Backup and Recovery](https://blackbearmssp.com/data-backup-and-recovery) - [Network Security](https://blackbearmssp.com/network-security) - [Email Security](https://blackbearmssp.com/email-security) - [Cybersecurity](https://blackbearmssp.com/cyber-security) - [Encryption](https://blackbearmssp.com/encryption) - [Phishing as a Service](https://blackbearmssp.com/phishing) - [Dark Web Searches](https://blackbearmssp.com/darkweb-search) - [HIPAA and Regulatory Compliance](https://blackbearmssp.com/hipaa-consulting-and-compliance) - [Cloud Computing](https://blackbearmssp.com/cloud-computing) - [Cybersecurity Training](https://blackbearmssp.com/cyber-training) - Content and Extras Show submenu for Content and Extras - [The Ultimate Guide to Ransomware](https://blackbearmssp.com/ransomware-guide) - [The Ultimate Guide to Phishing](https://blackbearmssp.com/land-phishing) - [The Dark Web Explained](https://blackbearmssp.com/land-darkweb) - [The Guide to HIPAA Compliance](https://blackbearmssp.com/land-hipaa) - [Blogs](https://blackbearmssp.com/blogs) - [Free Dark Web Scan](https://blackbearmssp.com/dark-web-scan-0) - [About](https://blackbearmssp.com/about) - [Referral Program](https://blackbearmssp.com/referral-program) - [Contact us](https://22807169.hs-sites.com/contact) [Contact us](https://22807169.hs-sites.com/contact) [All posts](https://blackbearmssp.com/blogs/all) December 15, 2022 # Could Avatars make Teams meetings more fun? By  [Your Tech Updates](https://blackbearmssp.com/blogs/author/your-tech-updates)  ·  1 minute read   Do you inwardly (or outwardly) groan at the thought of yet another video call? They’re now a normal part of our working lives, but it doesn’t make them any more exciting. Good news: Microsoft is introducing Metaverse-style avatars, called Mesh avatars, to Teams. You’ll be able to design your own avatar, personalizing its appearance, accessories, and even choosing its reaction gestures.  According to Microsoft, it’s common for us to feel stressed and exhausted after spending a long time on camera. So using a virtual representation of yourself to reduce that stress is just one application for these new avatars. Better still, you won’t need an expensive virtual reality headset. It’s all done using the Avatars app that’s available in the Microsoft Teams app store.  Big tech is investing billions on developing the Metaverse – a 3D virtual world that mimics the real world. Within it you’ll find many of the things you’re already familiar with – shops, workplaces, and even social spaces. Some are predicting it will become ‘the new internet’ in the coming years. It might seem wild to imagine a virtual world like this – but 20 years ago it was hard to imagine routinely having a mobile video calls with someone on the other side of the world.  Times change, and it’s really exciting.  Right now the new avatar feature is only available in the Teams preview build, but we’ll get a general release date soon.  Will you encourage your people to use personalized avatars in Teams? Want to find more ways to make work more fun for your team? We can help. Get in touch. Published with permission from Your Tech Updates. 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