Apple's responsive Animojis proved hugely popular with users, and in light of the cute technology's success, the company is introducing a new, more personal subset: Memojis. As the name hints, the new graphics apply Apple's facial recognition software to avatars that users can create themselves, allowing for infinite creativity rather than locking users in to a preset group of Animojis.
Memojis, which will be unveiled as part of the upcoming release of Apple's iOS 12, give users a high degree of personalization. Users can select their animated avatars' gender, skin color, hair style, facial hair, accessories, and more. The iOS 12 update will also add increased functionality to both Memojis and Animojis, giving them the ability to wink and move their tongues in tandem with users' movements.
Responsive Personalized Emojis
Apple's Memojis are Personalized Animoji Avatars
Trend Themes
1. Personalized Emoji Trend - Companies can capitalize on the trend of personalized emojis by creating their own customizable avatars for users to engage with.
2. Facial Recognition Software Trend - The use of facial recognition software in technologies like Memojis presents opportunities for companies to incorporate this technology in creative and innovative ways.
3. Expanded Animoji and Memoji Functionality Trend - Developers can tap into the trend of expanded functionality in emojis by creating new and exciting features for users to interact with.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Social media platforms can take advantage of the personalized emoji trend by incorporating customizable avatars into user profiles.
2. Gaming - Game developers can use facial recognition software to create more realistic and personalized avatars for players to use in game.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Marketing and advertising agencies can use the expanded functionality in emojis to create interactive and engaging campaigns for customers.