MacOS Sequoia 15.3 developer beta brings Apple Intelligence-powered Genmoji to Mac

Apple released macOS Sequoia 15.3 Developer Beta 1 for Mac on Monday, along with beta updates for its other devices. In addition to system improvements and bug fixes, the update introduced a major feature part of Apple Intelligence – the company’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) suite. Following the update, beta testers can take advantage of Genmoji on their Mac computers and create custom emojis based on prompts or inspired by their family or friends.

Zenmoji comes to Mac

Zenmoji was first previewed by the Cupertino-based technology giant at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024 in June. In recent months, it was launched for iPhone and iPad, first to beta users and then to the public. According to Apple’s release notes, the Mac has become the latest device in the Apple ecosystem to receive the Apple Intelligence-powered feature with the latest macOS Sequoia 15.3 Developer Beta 1 update.

There are many ways to use Genmoji. It is accessible through Image Playground – a standalone app that lets users create AI images based on descriptive signals, leveraging generative AI. Alternatively, it can also be added to the emoji palette on the keyboard. With its arrival, users can enter text-based prompts, and the AI ​​suite will create the corresponding emoji. Additionally, they can use photos in the library to create personalized emojis based on the likeness of their loved ones.

Personalized Genmoji can also be customized with accessories or themes like hats and sunglasses. Apple says that stickers created with Zenmoji can be used in apps like Messages, Notes and Keynote. They can be added inline to messages or shared as a sticker or reaction in Tapback.

Apart from macOS Sequoia 15.3, Apple also released developer beta updates of iOS 18.3, iPadOS 18.3, watchOS 11.3, tvOS 18.3, and VisionOS 2.3.