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- iOS 18.2 developer beta 1 is now available on iPhone 15 Pro and 16 models, and it packs Genmoji and other image creation features.
- The new AI model, which powers the Image Playground app, Magic Wand tool, and Genmoji feature, has a separate waitlist.
- Apple Intelligence can create emoji-esque stickers based on text prompts and optionally blend them with user avatars.
During WWDC24, Apple teased some of the image generation features coming to the iPhone through a future iOS 18 update. Following months of anticipation, the company has finally made Genmoji, Image Playground, and Magic Wand available to iOS 18.2 beta users. The first pre-release build is currently limited to the iPhone 16 and 15 Pro — the only models supporting Apple Intelligence. Those on the stable OS channel will have to wait for the broader launch in December.
Unlike Gboard’s Emoji Kitchen, Genmoji on iOS 18.2 beta lets users create emoji-esque stickers from any text input. So, for example, you could request a robot eating an apple, and the AI will come up with multiple realistic graphics that resemble Apple’s default emojis.