Apple is updating the Genmoji feature in iOS 27 with a redesigned creation flow and new editing tools. Multiple reports describe an updated interface that lets users specify what they want to generate, including options to start from an existing emoji, use an image from Photos, or select a person. After a Genmoji is created, iOS 27 adds a “Describe a change” step that allows iterative updates to the already-generated design, rather than forcing users to regenerate from scratch for each request. Sources say the underlying system applies described changes to the previous version and can handle multi-step edits over several prompts. The update also includes suggestions for next steps and the ability to add additional emoji as part of the process.
Reports further note improvements to output consistency and a default 3D, cartoonish style that more closely resembles real emoji. Users can request alternative styles, such as drawings or sketches. Additional claims include faster generation times and reduced system intensity and battery drain. One outlet also states that Image Playground is overhauled alongside Genmoji, with both features using updated Apple Foundation Models.
