Get rid of boring emoji and create your own unique versions with Genmoji on iPhone

Have you ever found yourself scrolling through the emoji keyboard, frustrated because you can’t find the perfect little icon to express your exact feeling?

Good, Apple has a solution for you with its latest iOS 18.2 update: Genmoji.

This innovative feature allows you to create custom emojis on the fly, bringing a whole new level of personalization to your conversations.

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What is Genmoji?

Genmoji, a clever mix of “Generative AI” and “emoji”, is Apple’s latest addition to its Apple Intelligence suite. This feature harnesses the power of the device’s artificial intelligence to generate custom emoji based on your text descriptions.

Whether you’re looking for an “elephant on a roller coaster” or a “frog in tap shoes,” Genmoji can bring your imagination to life in emoji form. You can even create emojis based on people in your Photos app, making your digital expressions more intimate and meaningful. This level of customization allows you to convey nuanced emotions and situations that standard emoji simply can’t capture.

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Compatibility and availability

It is important to note that Genmoji is available only on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models or devices of the iPhone 16 line. The feature is part of the iOS 18.2 update, which Apple recently released.

How to update your software to iOS 18.2 or later

First things first, let’s update your software to iOS 18.2 or later:

• Open Settings.
• Tap General.
• Select Software update.
• Tap Update now.
• Get into your password and accept the terms.
• Wait for the installation to complete.

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How to set up Image PlayGround

• Open the Messages application.
• start a conversation.
• Touch the + sign.
• Click Playground Image.
• Scroll down and tap Configuration.
• Tap Made.

How to use Genmoji

Using Genmoji is surprisingly simple:

• Open the Messages application.
• start a conversation.
• Touch the emoji icon in the lower left corner of the keyboard.
• Then touch the emoji icon next to the text search bar.
• In the search field, describe a genmoji you want to create, like a cat in a top hat.
• Wait for the AI Generate your custom emoji.
• Swipe through the options and select your favorite.
• Tap “Add” to insert your new emoji into your message. Then touch the arrow up.

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• After seeing the results of your initial description, you can modify your Genmoji by simply changing the description on the new Genmoji screen.

How to create a Genmoji using a person’s photo

To create a Genmoji using a person’s photo from your gallery, follow these steps:

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Ensure photo tagging

First, make sure the person you want to use is tagged in your Photos app. This is crucial for the creation of Genmoji. You can only use people who are already in your contacts. It works best with clear, head-on photos, where the person’s face is easily visible.

• Open Messages.
• Touch the emoji keyboard.
• Touch the Genmoji creation icon at the top right of the keyboard.

Select a person

• In the “Describe a Genmoji” field, type the person’s name exactly as they are labeled in your Photos library.
• Tap “Pick a person.”
• Select the person of your identified Photos contacts.
• Tap Made.

Customize the Genmoji

• Add a descriptive contextlike “Danny celebrating his 35th birthday.”
• Slide your finger across generated options to find the best representation.
• Can refine Genmoji modifying the description, such as changing “Danny on the birthday” to “Danny in a party hat.”
• By tapping More (or three horizontal dots) next to the Genmoji, you can Copy, share, save on stickers and add a title.

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Kurt’s Key Takeaways

Genmoji isn’t just a fun new feature; It’s a total change in the way we chat with each other. You can create an emoji that perfectly captures your mood or a specific situation. How wonderful is that? As we start to adopt more AI in our daily lives, Genmoji really takes our conversations to the next level, making them more personal and creative.

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