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Swap your face, place it in a GIF, and have a laugh. Here are 5 iPhone apps for the ultimate selfie fun

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By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Feb 25, 2016, 9:33 AM

Swap your face, place it in a GIF, and have a laugh. Here are 5 iPhone apps for the ultimate selfie fun

Sharing animated GIFs is a long-time Internet tradition – when emojis don't cut it, or even one of the new "sticker" pictures fall short of expressing your true reaction, GIFs are a go-to choice. These are usually cut from a popular TV show or movie, and aim to be instantly relatable to whoever your target audience is. However, in more recent times, custom-made GIFs are also becoming a popular option thanks to a handful of apps available out there.

But it was probably after Snapchat first introduced its Snapchat Lens option that app developers started to really look into some cool ways that they can use face-recognition algorithms mixed with custom animations. The resulting apps offer amazing ways to have fun with the iPhone's selfie camera, even if you are not a fan of the selfie culture per se. Here are five of our absolute favorites:

Fun animated selfie apps

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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