What is the Bitmoji app?

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Description: The Bitmoji app allows to create your own personal, cartoon avatar (also called a sticker), using an endless selection of facial and character features. The app is owned by Snap, Inc. (the inventors of Snapchat) and it integrates seamlessly with Snapchat, increasing its popularity.  

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What do Parents need to know about Bitmoji?

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The app is fun! Honestly, it’s a blast to create an endless number of stickers of yourself and use them in various social ecosystems, including Facebook, iMessage, SMS texting, and Snapchat.

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Some profanity: reading the reviews, some young users have complained about the inappropriate language present in a few of the stickers.

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Hidden Google access? Yes, there is. But, this is true for most apps, and doesn’t make Bitmoji unique. It’s just something for parents to always be aware of.

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Bottom Line: iIs Bitmoji Safe for Kids?

The Bitmoji app age rating of 12+ feels appropriate.  The risks are minimal when compared to many of the apps kids (and adults!) enjoy using. 

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What if I have more questions? How can I stay up to date?

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Two actions you can take!

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1. Subscribe to our tech trends newsletter, the PYE Download. About every 3 weeks, we’ll share what’s new, what the PYE team is up to, and a message from Chris.
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