What Is Genmoji on iPhone and How to Create a Genmoji

Apple’s iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia bring an array of impressive features and quality-of-life improvements. Amidst a tonne of Apple Intelligence features, Apple introduced Genmoji on iPhones with the recently released iOS 18.2 developer beta. You must have heard the name by now. In case you’re wondering what is the iOS 18 Genmoji feature and how to create a Genmoji on an iPhone, we’ve got you covered. Here you go!

What Is Genmoji on iPhone?

Genmoji (Generative + Emoji) is one of theApple Intelligence featuresthat takes emojis to a whole new level. It lets you create custom emojis for any occasion on your device using Apple Intelligence. You can create unique Genmojis on an iPhone by bringing up the AI prompt & keyboard to type a simple description like “t-rex wearing a tutu on a surfboard” or “smiley relaxing wearing cucumbers”.

As you provide the description, you’ll see a new Genmoji appears for you along with more options to choose from. You can also use photos to create a Genmoji of friends and family. Want to turn your Mom into a superhero? You now can.Image Courtesy: Apple

This brand-new AI feature on iPhone gives users the freedom to describe how they actually feel. Just like an emoji, you can add a Genmoji to your messages, share it as a sticker, or use it as a Tapback reaction in the Messages app.

Pre-Requisites for Genmoji on iPhone

Before you start creating Genmojis on iPhone, here are some points you need to know:

How to Create Genmoji on iPhone in iOS 18.2

With iOS 18.2 beta, Apple has rolled out the Genmoji Apple Intelligence feature along with other AI features like Image Playground and ChatGPT integration with Siri.

If you are excited about Genmoji, here’s how you can create a Genmoji on iPhone, provided you have an Apple Intelligence-supported device.

How to Create a Genmoji of a Person or Friend on iPhone

While you can create Genmojis by typing a prompt about anything, you can also turn your friends into Genmoji. Here’s how you can create a Genmoji of a person on iPhone:

Genmoji Release Date

The recently releasediOS 18.1 brings the first set of Apple Intelligence features, but it did not include Genmoji, ChatGPT Integration, Image Playground, and more. Currently, Genmoji is available iniOS 18.2 Developer Beta.Apple plans to roll out the stable version of iOS 18.2, sometime in December. This would bring the second set of AI features and expand Apple’s Intelligence system to more countries and languages. So, the Genmoji release date would be December, as a part of the iOS 18.2 update.

While iPhone XR, XS, XS Max, and newer models have made it to theiOS 18 supported devices, not all of them are compatible with Apple Intelligence features. To use the iOS 18 Genmoji feature, you need aniPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, any iPhone 16 model, A17 Pro or M-series iPad, or an M-series Mac.

What emojis will you create using Genmoji on your iPhone? Let us know in the comments.

No, you cannot create a Genmoji on a non-Apple Intelligence-supported device as Genmoji is an Apple Intelligence feature.

Yes, you can receive Genmojis even if you don’t have an Apple Intelligence-supported device.

Yes, you can view and even save a Genmoji on your iPhone even if your device isn’t compatible with Apple Intelligence features.

Yes, you can use Genmojis in third-party apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat and more.

Kanika Gogia

Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.

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