Apple adds Suggested Genmoji to iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 keyboard

Apple is introducing a new feature designed to make its AI-generated emoji tool, Genmoji, more prominent and easier to use in the upcoming iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 software updates. According to reports, the update will include "Suggested Genmoji," a system-wide tool that automatically proposes custom emoji ideas based on a user's typed phrases and photos.

The feature aims to reduce the friction of creating custom emojis manually. Instead of requiring users to think of and type a text prompt, the system will analyze context from messages and a device's photo library to generate relevant suggestions. For example, typing about a birthday might prompt a custom cake or confetti emoji, while photos of people or objects could inspire other personalized designs. The suggestions will appear directly within the software keyboard, similar to existing emoji recommendations. Users will reportedly have the option to disable the feature entirely via a new toggle in the keyboard settings.

Genmoji was first launched in late 2024 as part of Apple's Apple Intelligence initiative, allowing users to create unique emojis from text descriptions. While the feature garnered initial attention, early...