iOS 12's most fun feature is hiding in your iPhone keyboard — here's how to create your own 'Memoji' (AAPL)

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The most whimsical new feature in the new version of iOS is called "Memoji."

Since last year, Apple's high-end phones have allowed you to transform your face into a cartoon character, and control it with your eyes and mouth. Now, in iOS 12, you can even customize a version for your own face, kind of like Snap's Bitmoji on steroids.

It's not a productivity feature, but it's a lot of fun. 

However, it can be tricky to find. It's not an app, for example — it's basically hidden inside the iPhone's messaging features. If you've ever used Animoji, the feature that lets your face control an emoji character, it's pretty similar.

Read on for how to use Memoji: You'll need an iPhone X, or one of the forthcoming iPhone XS and iPhone XR phones. That's because Memoji uses Apple's 3D front-facing camera.Hollis Johnson

The notch up top is essential for the 'moji software, Apple says. 



In addition to making sure you have the right equipment, you also need to update your iPhone to iOS 12Screenshot

If you need help updating, we have instructions here



To find Memoji, fire up Messages. The Animoji and Memoji app is inside the app strip at the top of the keyboard.Screenshot

If you're not seeing the app strip, tap the grey App Store icon.Screenshot

You'll be presented with a list of Apple-designed emojis that you can control with your face. But if you're looking to make a custom Memoji, you'll need to scroll all the way to the left. Tap the "New Memoji" button:Screenshot

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