Meta tests AI pet game Waddle World in the Philippines
Meta has released Waddle World, an AI-powered virtual pet app, in the Philippines on iOS and Android, according to Engadget and TechCrunch. Users hatch an egg, feed and play with the pet, and write journal entries the pet answers with illustrated doodles. The game first appeared in late September and is listed as free and limited to adults. Meta has not confirmed wider availability, and it is unclear whether the app will reach the US or other markets. Meta also launched an AI fashion app, Style Sketch, in Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand, The Verge reports.
Key facts
- Mini-games include stacking grocery items on the pet's head and catching falling stars.
- Social media consultant Matt Navarra spotted the app before wider coverage.
- Meta also released AI-centric apps called Pocket and Vibes.
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Why it matters
Shows Meta extending its consumer AI products into small market trials before any wider rollout.
What changed
First published from Engadget, The Verge and TechCrunch