Apple to Upgrade Genmoji in iOS 27 With Smarter Emoji Suggestions: Mark Gurman

Apple is reportedly preparing an enhancement to Genmoji in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the update will add an optional Suggested Genmoji feature that creates emoji suggestions using photos and frequently typed phrases. Apple introduced Genmoji in 2024 as part of Apple Intelligence, but the feature faced criticism over image quality and battery drain. The new option aims to make Genmoji easier to use for casual users and could remain powered by on-device processing.