If you’ve ever gotten a text, email, or Slack message from me, you know that I’m a sucker for emojis. For me, they are an extension of my personality and a way to add a tone to whatever message I’m trying to get across.
So when I discovered that I can create custom emojis, including versions of my friends and myself using Apple Intelligence on iOS 18.2 with Image Playground, I couldn’t wait to try it. Quick note, Genmoji is currently only available on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and all iPhone 16 models.
This new AI feature gives users the chance to go beyond the limitations of typical emojis by creating personalized ones that resonate with their unique expressions. Here’s a look at what happened when I set out to create new emojis using Genmoji.
