Apple Drops Genmoji for Macs – Get Ready to Emoji Like a Pro
Apple’s latest sprinkle of magic, Genmoji, first showed up in iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 but now it’s getting a macOS makeover. Powered by Apple Intelligence, Genmoji lets you “create emojis” with a few taps, turning whatever brilliant idea you have into a custom emoji.
What’s New for Mac Users?
- Create your own Genmoji on your Mac with the upcoming macOS Sequoia 15.3.
- Grab the beta version today if you’re brave enough – just a heads‑up that it might tumble a few bugs on the way.
- Find Genmoji right inside the emoji picker: a handy button pops up in the same place you’d usually scroll through smileys.
How to Dive In
Download the beta of Sequoia 15.3, launch any app that has an emoji slot, click the Genmoji button and let Apple Intelligence do the heavy lifting. Your new emoji will appear in your library for all the apps to devour.
Final Thoughts
With Genmoji, your desktop can finally keep up with the color‑coded world of DIY emoji art. Grab the beta, experiment, and brag about your custom emojis to friends. Or just use it to make your old “hello” emoji a little sharper. Either way, Apple’s bringing a playful twist to what once felt like a strictly pre‑set smiley list.
Apple Intelligence works on limited devices
Apple Intelligence: The Powerhouse That Stays In‑House
Apple Intelligence (AI) takes its heavy lifting right where you are—on the device itself. That means your data never hops out to the cloud, keeping every secret and smart move safely tucked away.
Why Only Some Devices Get the VIP Pass
Truth be told, this AI wizardry needs serious horsepower. The good news? Because everything runs on the device, you don’t need pricey cloud subscriptions—just the right processor.
- Macs with M‑series chips – The slick MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and the rest of the lineup are in the AI club.
- iPads powered by M‑series chips – iPad Pro and newer models get the smart boost.
- iPhone 15 Pro and later – Newer iPhones are fully ready to tackle AI tasks.
Anything else? Not yet. Apple keeps building the next wave of devices that can shoulder this brain‑powery workload.
Bottom Line
Apple Intelligence keeps your data local, so privacy stays top‑tier. When your hardware can keep pace, the AI features shine—whether it’s a savvy virtual assistant, lightning‑fast facial recognition, or other cool tricks. All with zero cloud drama and a whisper of tech‑sized fun.
Apple Intelligence: The Next Big Tech Drama
Apple has been keeping its hands full, and not because it can’t roll out the latest features anyone else can use. The Apple Intelligence suite that dazzled us at WWDC and in recent keynote shows still lives behind a glassy curtain. Think of it as a VIP lounge that’s only opened to a select few for now.
What’s Still Shopping In the Warehouse?
- Priority Notifications – the brain that decides which buzzes are worth your attention.
- Contextual Siri – AI that actually understands the situation, not just the command.
- Writing Tools – autopilot for polishing texts so you don’t have to.
- Photo & Video Search – “Show me the dance of the pink whales” in your library.
While the features are buzzing around the net, Apple’s own roadmap says the macOS Sequoia 15.3 is slated for release in January or February 2025. Yep, we’re waiting for the big reveal.
The CEO’s Bragging Rights
“Apple Intelligence unlocks exciting new capabilities that make your iPhone, iPad, and Mac even more helpful and useful, from Writing Tools to help refine your writing, to summarized notifications that surface what’s most important, to the ability to search for almost anything in your photos and videos by simply describing it,” said Senior Vice President Craig Federighi.
“And it’s all built on a foundation of privacy with on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute, a groundbreaking new approach that extends the privacy and security of iPhone into the cloud to protect users’ information. We are thrilled to bring the first set of Apple Intelligence features to users today, and this is just the beginning.”
So, Apple’s secret sauce is all about keeping your data safe, while making your gadgets smarter. Our favourite iPad lady is already rehearsing how she’ll say goodbye to scrolling through endless email threads. Stay tuned, folks – it’s going to be a wild ride.
