Not finding the right emoji? Apple Genmoji is here! So, spice up your texting game and follow this guide on how to use Genmoji to create the exact emoji of your situation and express yourself.
Genmoji: New Emojis in iOS 18
Genmoji is one of the most awaited Apple Intelligence features unveiled at WWDC 2024 but officially released on Monday, Dec 9, with an iOS 18.2 update. This feature is an amalgamation of two words: Generative AI + Emoji = Genmoji. It lets you create your own emoji expressions with whatever prompt you ask for. You just have to define the character that you imagine, and Apple AI will create a custom emoji. Seems like Apple’s own Memoji but in your style.
However, Apple offers a big collection of Memojis or Avatars you can change as well, but sometimes you can’t find the right one that captures an expression you want to send. Genmoji solves this issue. Create and send your custom emoji to anybody who has a different iPhone and even to those who don’t have an iPhone. But for non-iPhone users, Genmoji will be sent as an attachment, and it does not look like a standard emoji.
How to Use Genmoji iOS 18
You can make your own emoji in iOS 18.2 in text-based applications, including social media apps, programs, and productivity software that have a keyboard. However, just like other Apple Intelligence features, Genmoji is only accessible with these devices:
- iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
- All iPhone 16 models
- All M-series MacBooks
- M-series iPad
- iPad Mini 7 with A17 Pro
So, ensure you have a compatible Apple device. In addition to that, make sure your Apple device is updated and Apple Intelligence is also enabled. To turn on the Apple Intelligence, head to the settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > enable the Apple Intelligence toggle. Once you have turned it on, here is how to use Genmoji.
Note: Below we have described the steps for using Genmojis in the Messages app on iPhone.
- Head to the Messages app on your iPhone and start a chat.
- Tap on the emoji icon from the keyboard. Once the emojis appear, you will see the Genmoji icon to the right of the “Describe an Emoji” field and tap on it.
- Now type or speak to describe what you want to make. After a few seconds, your custom AI-generated emoji will appear in the center.
- Here you can swipe left or right to see different variations. When you get the Genmoji you like tap the Add button you will see at the top right corner. Then tap the arrow icon to send it.
Tap the three-dot icon you will see next to the Genmoji you have to get the options like copy and paste it, share, save to sticker, or add a caption.
FAQs
Q: How does iOS 18 Genmoji work?|
Ans: Genmojis work similarly to how normal emojis do. Suppose you are texting someone and type you are a workaholic and nerdy man with a laptop pop-up to supplement your text. So, Genmojis will be used as “reactions” in Tapbacks.
Q: Why is Genmoji not working?
Ans: Genmoji is not working because of these reasons:
- Your device isn’t supported by Apple’s intelligence.
- iPhone is not updated to 18.2.
- You don’t have access to the Genmoji.
To get access: open the messages app > tap the Plus icon > and tap Image Playground from the pop-up menu. Now you will be prompted to request access to Genmoji, Image Playground, and Image Wand features.
Q: How to create a new emoji on iOS 18 based on a person?
Ans: To create and use a Genmoji based on a person: In the description field, enter the name of a person you have named in your photo library. And add the description like Zora is dancing, wearing a red hat. Now tap on Choose a person.” select a person known in your photos app, then choose a variation.
Have Fun With Genmojis
Genmoji is a new means of expressing yourself in everyday conversations with your personalized emoji. In iOS 18.2, Apple Intelligence AI was released with the Genmoji feature, Image Playground, and ChatGPT integration in Siri. However, many features will come in 2025.
Now that you know how to use Genmoji, we recommend you explore other iOS 18 features.
