Facebook Avatars is the social network's answer to Bitmoji
In its neverending quest to beat Snapchat at its own game, it's been discovered that Facebook is working on a new feature called "Facebook Avatars."
Similar to the Snapchat-owned Bitmoji, Facebook Avatars will allow you to create a cartoon version of yourself, giving you options for customizing your hair, skin, facial characteristics, clothes, etc. Once you've created your Avatar, you'll be able to use it in a variety of ways.
Facebook confirmed that it was working on Avatars shortly after TechCrunch broke the news, saying –
Facebook Avatars is currently in early development, meaning it could be a while before it's released to the public.
I've messed with Bitmoji once before, and while it's not my cup of tea, Snapchat will still have a big upper hand over Facebook's copycat attempt. Along with being integrated into the Snapchat app, you can also share Bitmoji wherever thanks to its plug-in with Gboard.
If you're a Facebook user, are you excited for Facebook Avatars?
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