How To Create And Send Animoji On iPhone X

Among the many cool new features offered by the newest iPhone is an addictive twist on emoji, dubbed Animoji.

- Lance Whitney

Apple iPhone X owners can insert any number of animated characters in a text message, thanks to the way the X maps your face. You can say anything you want to convey in the text, and the character speaks in your voice. The phone records your facial expressions at the same time, so the character takes on your mannerisms.

Though you can send an Animoji only from the iPhone X, anyone can receive them on an iOS device, a different type of smartphone, or a Mac. Here’s how to create and send an Animoji.

On your iPhone X, launch the Messages app. Start a new message to someone or respond to an existing text and tap in the iMessage field. Tap on the App Store icon (the one with the A) and then tap on the Monkey icon. Select “Tap on to Start.”