"Apple Could Add AI-Powered Emoji Generation, App Icon Customisation With iOS 18: Report"

Apple Could Add AI-Powered Emoji Generation, App Icon Customisation With iOS 18: Report

Apple might include AI-driven emoji creation and app icon personalization in iOS 18, according to a report.

Apple Reportedly Planning Major New Features for iOS 18

Apple is reportedly planning significant new features for the iPhone with the iOS 18 update. The tech giant from Cupertino is expected to reveal the new operating system at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 event, set for June 10. A recent report claims that the company might introduce AI-powered custom emojis that appear based on the user's text. Users might also get a feature to recolor app icons as they wish.

According to the Power On newsletter by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple will introduce several new iPhone features with iOS 18. While many features may use AI, some will add more customization to the current interface. For the AI feature, Gurman suggests that custom emojis could debut at WWDC 24.

iOS 18 to Reportedly Get AI-Powered Custom Emojis

AI features have become a major focus for Apple. The company was previously reported to add AI-driven conversational abilities to Siri. Now, Gurman says iPhone users will also see AI features when typing in a messaging app. iOS 18 could introduce AI-powered custom emojis, which would be different from the existing emoji library.

AI-Powered Custom Emojis in iOS 18

The report explains that custom emojis might be created automatically based on what the user is typing. For instance, if a user types "Happy Diwali," the AI could understand the text and suggest a unique emoji related to the Indian festival. The report did not mention if there will be guidelines to prevent the misuse of the feature for generating inappropriate emojis.

iOS 18 to Introduce App Icon Customisation

iOS 18 is expected to bring significant updates to the iPhone Home Screen. Apple might replace the standard grid for apps, which has been around since the first iPhone, allowing users to place app icons wherever they want. Additionally, users might be able to recolor app icons.

Recoloring app icons could help group similar apps. For example, users could change all social media apps to the same color for easy identification. The ability to place icons anywhere will allow users to express their creativity and arrange icons according to their preferences. These features and more might be revealed for the iPhone on June 10 when Apple officially unveils iOS 18.