Soon even your avatars will be wearing masks! Apple has previewed new Memoji and emoji designs coming in the next big software update for iOS. This includes headwear options and lockdown-themed masks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Memoji avatar capability allows users to create animated versions of themselves from within Apple\u2019s Messages app.
Among the new Memoji options are 11 hairstyles, including a man with a top knot and, and 19 types of headwear, including a swim cap, cyclist helmet and a tichel, and a headscarf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other Memoji headgear options are a builder\u2019s hard hat, firefighter\u2019s helmet, durag, graduation cap, and campaign hat (a broad-brimmed hat is typically worn as part of a uniform). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And other new hairstyle options are bowlcut, a faux hawk, and a fade. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Memoji update also includes new expressions \u2013 \u2018blush\u2019, where the avatar covers its face, fist bump, and open hands gesture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apple has also revealed two new face masks, both with seams down the middle, and new colours to match each individual Memoji\u2019s style and appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apple said its new update gives users more ways to create their look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNew customisation options let you express yourself with over a trillion possible combinations,\u201d Apple said in a statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new Memoji options have \u201crevamped facial and muscle structure\u201d to make them even more expressive, giving users new ways to send emotions and express themselves in Messages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new updates will be available this autumn.
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