Longtime Gboard users will recall that Google tried a similar venture with selfie stickers known as "Minis" back in 2018.

Facebook launched its Bitmoji-like Avatars. Here's how to make yours and how to use it. By Alicia Lee, CNN May 18, 2020 May 18, 2020 0 ...

Similar to Snapchat's Bitmoji, the feature allows Facebook users to create a cartoon avatar of themselves. They can use the avatar in comments, Facebook stories and messenger.