Are you a serial emoji user? If you are, you're not alone. Many prefer emojis to communicate without words. Since their creation, emojis have found a place in the daily language of people all over the globe.
This World Emoji Day, on July 17, why not celebrate with a unique kind of emoji – Bitmojis!
Bitmoji is your very own personal emoji. Owned by Snap (parent company of Snapchat), the Bitmoji mobile app allows you to create an expressive cartoon avatar of yourself to share with your friends and family.
There's a full host of options for you to customise your avatar - from hairstyles, wardrobe, accessories, and facial features and an ever-growing library of expressions, moods, and phrases.
Now that Bitmoji has evolved beyond a standalone app and found its place on Snapchat, here's four ways for you to enjoy Bitmoji:
BRING YOUR BITMOJI TO LIFE
Transform your Bitmojis from flat images to animated 3D characters with Snapchat's AR Lenses, like the Sparkler Lenses below.
To try out Lenses like these, try searching for "Bitmoji" on Snapchat's Lens Explore page.
STYLE YOUR BITMOJI
How about decking out your Bitmoji avatar with snazzy outfits? Bitmoji has partnered with various popular fashion brands like Levi's, Vans, Air Jordans, and many more.
Pick your favourite denim fit from the Levi's x Snapchat collaboration, and complete the look by throwing on a pair of Air Jordan XXXV shoes. For the athleisure aesthetic, look no further as Nike and Adidas have the hottest items in town.
COMIC STRIPS CURATED ESPECIALLY FOR YOU
Bitmoji Stories are customised, lighthearted tales starring you and your friends. To check out short and hilarious Bitmoji Stories, simply search for "Bitmoji Stories" on Snapchat, or scroll through Discover.
EXPRESS YOURSELF WHENEVER, WHEREVER
Bitmoji is not confined to Snapchat or even on your phone. You can use Bitmojis across any platform by integrating the Bitmoji keyboard with your current iOS and Android keyboards. You can also add the Bitmoji toolbar to Gmail or as a Google Chrome Extension.
Here's how you can install the Bitmoji keyboard on iOS and Android:
l Install Bitmoji on your phone and sign up or log in.
l In the Bitmoji app, tap the Globe icon at the bottom of the screen to access the Keyboard tab
l Follow the instructions to enable your Bitmoji keyboard
l Finally, find and tap on your selected Bitmojis to send.