Introducing a new blog series, in which we intro the latest front-running apps on the market.
Nowadays, there’s really no form of communication more profound than the emoji. Think about it: When you’re at a lost for words, the subtle tone of one small digital image can say it all. When Mom is on your case, the OK hand sign will suffice. When someone tells you too many intimate details, send off a flushed face. But, there are some life events that the current selection of iOS emoji doesn’t quite cover (and we're still waiting for those 250+ emojis to arrive). Enter: Imoji, the iPhone social-sharing app that allows you to turn your favorite selfies into virtual stickers.
“Obviously, there’s a massive trend that goes on with emoji and stickers... and what it’s really all about is people finding new ways to communicate,” Imoji founder Tom Smith told TechCrunch. “People use emoji to describe tone—and fundamentally, it’s an easier way to express yourself than punching out of couple of sentences.”
That face with a medical mask really not cutting how sick you are? Take a snap of how death really feels, crop it so only your face appears, and send it to your relentless buddy trying to get you out on the town. If you want to get real graphic, you can even send ‘em a sticker of your sick supplies or even your vomit, as one Imoji user did (you've got to get the app to see it).
For lazy boys and girls like us, there’s a library of pre-made emoji, stickers, and memes for download. The San Francisco-based app launched late July, but there are already thousands of images to peruse. So, when you’re feeling a self-important rant coming along, look no further than a simple "Kanye" search. The app also allows you to share your own creations with the world using a tagging system, so friends can access your early morning mug, too.
The drawback, however, lies within its operating process. The app only works through iMessage and sends stickers like a photo rather than an emoji. Moreover, stickers are large and can’t be placed alongside text, which means that image really better speak for itself. The process of actually using the app was also a little bit tedious. If you want to insert an image, mid-convo, you need to close out of your text message to access the app, which will then automatically insert your sticker into iMessage.
In short: Happiness isn’t restricted to a yellow face with a smile on it; it’s your face, my face, Gary Busey’s face, in all its glory.
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Imoji, the iPhone social-sharing app, allows you to turn your favorite images into virtual stickers.
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Margarita emoji? YES.
Nowadays, there’s really no form of communication more profound than the emoji. Think about it: When you’re at a lost for words, the subtle tone of one small digital image can say it all. When Mom is on your case, the OK hand sign will suffice. When someone tells you too many intimate details, send off a flushed face. But, there are some life events that the current selection of iOS emoji doesn’t quite cover (and we're still waiting for those 250+ emojis to arrive). Enter: Imoji, the iPhone social-sharing app that allows you to turn your favorite selfies into virtual stickers.
“Obviously, there’s a massive trend that goes on with emoji and stickers... and what it’s really all about is people finding new ways to communicate,” Imoji founder Tom Smith told TechCrunch. “People use emoji to describe tone—and fundamentally, it’s an easier way to express yourself than punching out of couple of sentences.”
That face with a medical mask really not cutting how sick you are? Take a snap of how death really feels, crop it so only your face appears, and send it to your relentless buddy trying to get you out on the town. If you want to get real graphic, you can even send ‘em a sticker of your sick supplies or even your vomit, as one Imoji user did (you've got to get the app to see it).
For lazy boys and girls like us, there’s a library of pre-made emoji, stickers, and memes for download. The San Francisco-based app launched late July, but there are already thousands of images to peruse. So, when you’re feeling a self-important rant coming along, look no further than a simple "Kanye" search. The app also allows you to share your own creations with the world using a tagging system, so friends can access your early morning mug, too.
The drawback, however, lies within its operating process. The app only works through iMessage and sends stickers like a photo rather than an emoji. Moreover, stickers are large and can’t be placed alongside text, which means that image really better speak for itself. The process of actually using the app was also a little bit tedious. If you want to insert an image, mid-convo, you need to close out of your text message to access the app, which will then automatically insert your sticker into iMessage.
In short: Happiness isn’t restricted to a yellow face with a smile on it; it’s your face, my face, Gary Busey’s face, in all its glory.
Imoji, the iPhone social-sharing app, allows you to turn your favorite images into virtual stickers.
Margarita emoji? YES.