Genmoji is part of the new features from Apple Intelligence. In a WWDC 2024 session, Apple offers more details about how it works
Among the AI news at Apple shown at the main event of WWDC 2024, there is a content generation detail that caught attention like Genmoji. This is a functionality that will allow you to create emojis using generative AI. This is part of Apple Intelligence and is not yet available in the first developer beta of iOS 18. However, those from Cupertino offered additional information in a session this week.
What is Genmoji for Apple?
Apple’s definition of emojis are “single bitmaps that are not described by the Unicode text character.” This means that Genmoji will not be limited in its use. They are not like emojis that are already defined and can only be used in messaging apps.
The most interesting thing for developers is that Apple will make a new API available so you can use Genmoji and other graphics as if they were a standard emoji. That means that any app that supports rich text will be able to use Genmoji. The name of the API in question is NSAdaptiveImageGlyph.
With iPadOS 18 it will be possible to create any emoji with AI
According to Apple, it works with a standard image format with a square aspect ratio that will support different resolutions. It can be combined with text and can also be sent as stickers.
Will it be compatible if shipped to other devices such as Android and PC?
Everything is very beautiful and spectacular within Apple with the Genmoji. But what about the other platforms? Apple detailed in its WWDC session that Genmoji take into account the flaws that exist in terms of compatibility when shared on other platforms. It can be replaced with a similar emoji and in apps where rich text is not supported, a textual representation of the emoji can be read.
What will be the best option to send Genmoji to other non-Apple users? We think that converting your Genmoji to a sticker It would be the best option to transmit what you have created at a certain time. Imagine that your Genmoji is based on a photo of you, a Unicode emoji could not replace the essence of your face.
Thanks to iOS 17, creating stickers is the easiest thing in the world
It will be interesing How will other competing brands react? in front of the Genmoji. Will they create their own AI-based emoji system? The presentation of Genmoji as a session at WWDC 2024 lasts around 11 minutes and explains, in addition to compatibility, how the API works, how Genmoji adapts to any developer’s app and other technical details.
Today is the last day of the week and with it WWDC 2024 ends. What did you like most about the main event? You can relive the best moments of this week and more content that Apple has for you from the website dedicated to developers.
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