Apple Intelligence's AI custom emoji creator is going to be even quicker and easier than we expected

Genmoji Cowboy Frog Apple Intelligence
(Image credit: Apple)

We've been waiting to see how Apple Intelligence's Genmoji feature works since Apple first revealed it at WWDC in June.

Now, we've finally caught our first glimpse and it's quicker and easier than we expected. Apple quietly updated its iPadOS 18 guide with steps on how to activate the custom AI emoji creator and if it works as seamlessly as it sounds then Genmoji is likely to become a massive success.

According to Apple, 'Just tap the emoji icon, type a description of the image you want—“Golden Retriever catching the best wave ever,” for example—then tap Create New Emoji.'

Finally some Genmoji information

WWDC 2024

(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)

It's exciting to finally get some information on how Genmoji actually works as I was starting to get worried that Apple Intelligence's messy launch with no proof of these features in action could lead to another AirPower disaster.

The fact that Apple's guides are being updated to reflect how to use the feature and people outside of Apple have created Genmojis for themselves, means we can actually get excited to create cowboy frogs in the very near future.

If you want to try Apple Intelligence for yourself, you'll need one of the best iPhones compatible with Apple's AI tools. Check out our iPhone 16 Pro review to see exactly what Apple Intelligence is capable of.

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John-Anthony Disotto
Senior Writer AI

John-Anthony Disotto is TechRadar's Senior Writer, AI, bringing you the latest news on, and comprehensive coverage of, tech's biggest buzzword. An expert on all things Apple, he was previously iMore's How To Editor, and has a monthly column in MacFormat. John-Anthony has used the Apple ecosystem for over a decade, and is an award-winning journalist with years of experience in editorial.