When the iPhone X hit the market last year, we were thrilled to be introduced to the face recognition and Face ID features. These features mean that your iPhone basically doesn’t need keying in your passcode anymore, but do you also know how to use Animoji with the face recognition feature?

Of course, Apple didn’t just stopped with the Face ID; it put the face recognition into something useful and something enjoyable. Animated emojis is one of the big reveals that came with the iPhone X, hence, the Animoji.
Animjoi take emojis to a whole new level. It mimics your every move, from the way you open your mouth to the raising of your eyebrows and even the slight turn of your head. And not only that, it also records everything you say.
In this article, I will be answering all your questions about how to use Animoji on your iPhone.
How can I use an Animoji?
1. Go to Your iMessage App

2. Click on the Application Icon

3. Select the Animoji Application Icon

You will then see the list of characters that are available to use. And if you want a bigger view of the characters, you can also do so by clicking on the arrow above.

4. Select the Record Button
Once you have chosen a character on the list, click on the red button to start recording.

How Can I Send an Animoji?
Hit the send button. That’s it!
After recording, hit that send button to share your fun creation to your friends. If you think your creation isn’t fun enough, you also have the option to delete it and start again.

How Can I Save an Animoji?
After sending the Animoji you can save pressing on the sent Animoji and drag it up. The option to save it will appear just like the one below. It can then be located in your Gallery.

How can I share an Animoji?
As you have already saved the Animoji as a video, it is ready to be shared to your friends on your social media accounts. Post it just like how you would post a regular video. Tag your friends and let them know of your creation.

Final Thoughts on Animojis
Animoji has definitely made texting or chatting more fun; it’s a huge upgrade on the regular emojis. Let’s just hope that Apple is working on a wider varieties of Animojis on their next update, which I’m pretty sure they are (Apple has never failed to amaze us with innovative and creative inventions)!
The most important thing is to have fun while making fun of yourself.
Do you now know how to use the Animojis? Do you think it’s a cool update? Have you tried using them yet? Do you enjoy using Animojis? Let us know in the comment section below, then help your friends share Animojis, too, by sharing this post to social media!
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