Writing text messages is one of the most basic features of the modern smartphone, but Android phones are spicing up the process of responding to contacts by way of a special AI-powered emoji feature. Styled as Photomoji, this option uses an AI program to quickly and easily turn any photo from a user’s camera roll into the perfect reaction image.
All a user needs to do to make their own Photomoji is simply click on a message, tap the Create option, select a photo that they want to turn into an emoji, and AI will handle the rest. The technology is especially well-suited to images featuring a clear and distinct subject, such as a person or a pet. The feature will use its AI to determine the subject of the image, cut it out, and make it sendable as a reaction emoji. These special Photomoji reactions can also be sent as stickers.
While Photomojis are generally limited to use within a user’s messages, it’s a solid way to add a personal touch when responding to friends and family. It’s also far more streamlined of a process than having to manually cut out, edit, and upload a custom emoji, as is the case with messaging services like Discord.
