With iOS 18, Apple introduces a fresh lineup of expressive and unique emojis, expanding how we communicate visually. From new facial expressions to exciting objects, these emojis bring more personality and creativity to every message.
Yes, iOS 18 introduces several new emojis to enhance your messaging experience. Here’s a breakdown of the latest additions:
New Emoji Concepts:
With the upcoming 18.2 update later this year, or possibly 18.3 or 18.4 early next year, we may finally get the long-awaited exhausted emoji we’ve all been hoping for.
• Face with Bags Under Eyes: Perfect for expressing exhaustion or sleepless nights.
• Fingerprint: Ideal for discussions about identity or security.
• Leafless Tree: Represents themes of autumn or desolation.
• Root Vegetable: A nod to various root veggies like carrots or beets.
• Harp: Symbolizes music or Irish culture.
• Shovel: Useful for conversations about gardening or construction.
• Splatter: Can denote messiness or abstract art.
These emojis were previewed by the Unicode Consortium and are expected to be included in iOS 18 updates.
Genmoji: Create Your Own Emojis
iOS 18 also introduces “Genmoji,” an AI-powered feature that allows users to generate custom emojis based on text descriptions. For example, you can create an emoji of a “smiley relaxing wearing cucumbers” or a “t-rex wearing a tutu on a surfboard.” This feature is integrated into the Messages app, enabling personalized and fun communication.
Availability
While the standard new emojis are expected to roll out in upcoming iOS 18.2, iOS 18.3 or iOS 18.4 updates, the Genmoji feature is currently in beta and available to developers. It’s anticipated to be released to the public in future updates.
Stay tuned for these exciting additions to enhance your messaging and self-expression on iOS 18!
