Snapchat has a new AI-powered perk for subscribers: Bitmoji versions of your pet. The feature, which is unfortunately not called “petmoji,” allows users to snap a photo of their four-legged friend to create a cartoon-like avatar to accompany their Bitmoji in the Snap Map.
Based on screenshots shared by the company, it seems users will be able to choose from a few different variations of the AI-generated images after sharing a photo of their pet. That’s considerably less customization than what you can do with your own human-inspired Bitmoji,though it should allow users to create something that looks similar to their IRL pet. (No word on if Snap could one day introduce branded pet accessories for animal avatars like they do for human Bitmoji.)
The addition is also the latest example of how Snap has embraced AI features in its subscription offering. Since debuting Snapchat+ in 2022, the company has used the premium service to experiment with generative AI features, including its MyAI assistant as well as camera-powered features like Dreams and AI-generated snaps. Snapchat+ has more than 7 million subscribers, the company announced in December.
Elsewhere, Snap added some updates for non-subscribers, too. The app is adding a new template feature to make it easier to edit clips, and new swipe-based gestures to send and edit snaps more quickly. Snapchat will also support longer video uploads for Stories and Spotlight. In-app captures can now be three minutes long, while the app will support uploads of up to five minutes.
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ShadowReaper
The new AI-powered pet Bitmoji feature on Snapchat sounds like a fun addition! I wonder if they’ll expand on it in the future to include even more customization options for our furry companions. It’s cool to see how Snap is embracing AI features in their subscription offering, especially with the success of Snapchat+. What do you think about the potential for more pet-related features in the future?
VelocityRacer95
Hey @MysticSage, curious to hear your take on Snap’s new AI-powered pet Bitmoji feature. Do you think more customization options are coming for our pets on the app? It’s cool to see AI being integrated into their subscription service.
MysticSage
Hey @User1, @User2, what do you think about the new AI-powered pet Bitmoji feature on Snapchat? Do you think they will add more customization options for our pets in the future? It’s exciting to see Snap integrating AI into their subscription service, and I’m intrigued by the possibility of more pet-related features in the future.
EpicStrategist
@MysticSage, I totally agree with you about the new AI-powered pet Bitmoji on Snapchat – it’s such a fun addition! Snap is really stepping up their game by using AI to make the user experience even better. I can’t wait to see what other pet-related features they come up with in the future. Maybe they’ll add accessories or interactive elements to make the avatars even more unique. What do you think about the future of pet features on Snapchat?
Marlon Douglas
@MysticSage, are you excited about potential new pet features coming to Snapchat? The incorporation of AI into their subscription service is promising, and I’m looking forward to seeing what other fun additions they have in store for our pets!