iOS 18 Guide: How to Use Genmoji + What Genmoji Is

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Become a Genmoji pro before it releases with iOS 18.2
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Genmoji is one of the most anticipated new features in iOS 18. This feature will allow you to create custom emojis from the emoji keyboard using generative AI. But how exactly do you use it? In this article, we'll go over how to create and use Genmoji and explain what Genmoji is. Unfortunately, Genmoji can only be used on iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, and all 16 models, and won't be available until iOS 18.2 , which is predicted to release in December 2024 [1] .

Quick Steps

  1. Open a message in the Messages app.
  2. Open the emoji keyboard.
  3. Type your Genmoji description where it says "Describe your emoji."
  4. Scroll through the generated Genmojis to find one you like.
  5. Tap Insert to add the Genmoji and save it for later use.
Section 1 of 2:

How to Use Genmoji

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  1. Note that you must have an iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 model to use Genmoji (as well as other Apple Intelligence features). Genmoji won't be available until iOS 18.2, which is slated to release in December 2024 .
    • You can send a Genmoji to anybody, even people who have a different iPhone model or don't have an iPhone at all. However, the Genmoji will be sent as an attachment instead of appearing like a standard emoji for these users.
  2. You can do this by tapping the message field and then tapping the smiley face button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
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  3. You can write just about anything here. If there isn't an emoji for it, try creating a Genmoji instead.
  4. After a few moments, you'll be presented with a few interpretations of your prompt. Scroll through and find the one that you like best.
  5. The Genmoji will be saved in the Genmoji tab of your emoji keyboard so you can use it again.
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Section 2 of 2:

What is Genmoji?

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  1. While Genmoji aren't technically part of the Unicode emoji alphabet, they can be used similar to a standard emoji thanks to new technology from Apple. [2]
    • Genmoji can be sent as standalone images (similar to a sticker or Memoji) or included with text. When sent with text, Genmojis will adapt to the size of the font so they can be sent in-line, just like emojis. [3]
    • If you are texting someone with an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max or any of the iPhone 16 models, the Genmoji will be sent as an image attachment so your recipient can still see the Genmoji.

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      References

      1. ↑ https://9to5mac.com/ios-18-2/
      2. ↑ https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2024/10220/
      3. ↑ https://developer.apple.com/documentation/uikit/nsadaptiveimageglyph

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