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LINE allows users to create their own avatars
Tokyo-based messaging app LINE has introduced a new feature that allows its users to to express their creativity by creating a cartoon version of themselves.
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LINE allows users to express themselves using the LINE Avatar feature. (Shutterstock/charnsitr )
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okyo-based messaging app LINE has introduced a new feature that allows its users to express their creativity by creating a cartoon version of themselves.
According to a statement, users will be able to set the image created using the LINE Avatar feature as a profile photo, or share it in a chat room. They can also make an animated version of the avatar and change its background.
The feature is accessible via the profile page and requires users to take a selfie using their phone's camera after choosing the "Avatar" option and tapping on "Create".
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Additionally, users can also attach their avatar into a newly taken photo and share it with their LINE friends.
LINE Avatar is available for Android and iOS users of the 10.16.0 version (or above) of the mobile app.
A similar feature has made waves on Facebook since early September, with many Indonesian users sharing their avatars on their timeline. (wir/kes)
