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Emoji Keyboard size is large after updating to iOS 18.1

like the title suggests, the emoji keyboard size after updating to 18.1 is waaay too big. It's really frustrating that I can't find a way to change it. Anyone had any luck solving this issue?


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iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Nov 5, 2024 5:15 AM

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Posted on Nov 6, 2024 11:24 AM

yoo apple! Shrink the size of the emojis!! Its tooo bigggg!!


i hate the new emoji size in the 18.0.1 update!!


i need smaller emoji keyboard size

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Dec 2, 2024 7:08 AM in response to aurora190

aurora190 wrote:

I deeply hate the larger emojis, I’ve been looking at Samsung for a while since I’ve been disappointed with Apple for years now. I kid you not the large emojis was the tipping point.

That's fine if you think Samsung is a better option for you. As users on this user to user only forum, it doesn't matter to any of us what you spend your money on. If you thought your post would get Apple's attention, read the thread. It won't.

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Dec 2, 2024 7:46 AM in response to aurora190

aurora190 wrote:

I deeply hate the larger emojis, I’ve been looking at Samsung for a while since I’ve been disappointed with Apple for years now. I kid you not the large emojis was the tipping point.

Nobody here cares what phone you use. I would recommend get whatever phone meets your needs while also protecting your privacy/personal information. My Mom has a Jitterbug phone and loves it, so the choice is yours.

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Dec 3, 2024 7:15 PM in response to wihl

What the **** is wrong with Apple now adays, change it back!!!!

It’s horrible, nobody wants it, but Apple still implements it.

I specifically opened an Apple community account specifically for this issue of emoji!

The Apple quick accessibility tab is already horrible enough after 1.18, and now this?!

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Dec 3, 2024 7:29 PM in response to Georgieee713

Georgieee713 wrote:

What the **** is wrong with Apple now adays, change it back!!!!
It’s horrible, nobody wants it, but Apple still implements it.
I specifically opened an Apple community account specifically for this issue of emoji!
The Apple quick accessibility tab is already horrible enough after 1.18, and now this?!

You can speak for yourself, but I'm somebody and I actually like the larger emojis. I'm quite sure there are many others who want and appreciate the larger emoji's since people have complained about them being too small for years.

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Dec 4, 2024 9:04 AM in response to Mikayla_s

Mikayla_s wrote:

The emoji size needs to go back to normal! This is awful! I’m ready to stop doing updates!

You clearly didn't read past the first post. Had you, you'd already know this is a user to user only forum. And there's a feedback link, which has been posted multiple times you can use if you want to to Apple what they need to do. Look just above your post.

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Dec 4, 2024 10:16 AM in response to wihl

Apple’s decision to increase the size of the emoji keyboard is a puzzling move that feels like a step backward in usability and design. The iPhone is celebrated for its sleek, user-friendly interface, but enlarging the emoji keyboard disrupts this balance. By allocating more screen real estate to emojis, Apple is prioritizing frivolity over functionality, which compromises the overall typing experience. For users who rely on precision and speed, this bloated layout makes it harder to navigate between text and emojis seamlessly. It’s an unnecessary shift that feels more like a gimmick than an enhancement, catering to a niche demand rather than addressing real user needs.




What’s even more frustrating is the trade-off between screen efficiency and functionality. iPhones have limited screen space, and every pixel counts. By making the emoji keyboard larger, Apple effectively reduces the visibility of other crucial elements, such as text input fields or the autocorrect bar. This change disproportionately affects users with smaller iPhone models, where screen real estate is already at a premium. Instead of empowering users with more control over their typing experience, Apple has forced everyone to accept a bloated design that most didn’t ask for and likely won’t benefit from.




Ultimately, this feels like another instance of Apple prioritizing form over substance. While emojis are undeniably popular, they don’t need to dominate the keyboard to this extent. Apple’s reputation is built on its ability to strike the perfect balance between aesthetics and utility, and changes like this undermine that trust. Instead of pushing unnecessary updates that disrupt the workflow of millions of users, Apple should focus on meaningful improvements that enhance productivity and usability. If the company continues down this path, it risks alienating a significant portion of its user base—especially those who value functionality over fleeting trends.

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Dec 5, 2024 7:08 AM in response to wihl

Omg Apple please please PLEASE for the love of God change the emoji keyboard back to it’s original small size.


The current big one is SO FRUSTRATING TO USE! It’s such an annoyance to use emoji nowadays. The experience is terrible.


We need the small emoji back please Apple. Please please PLEASE! 🙏🏻

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Dec 5, 2024 7:21 AM in response to PotatoST

PotatoST wrote:

Omg Apple please please PLEASE for the love of God change the emoji keyboard back to it’s original small size.

The current big one is SO FRUSTRATING TO USE! It’s such an annoyance to use emoji nowadays. The experience is terrible.

We need the small emoji back please Apple. Please please PLEASE! 🙏🏻

OMG, please read the thread you just posted to past the first post. If you had, you'd already know you aren't speaking with Apple here, just other users. And throughout the thread, there is a Feedback link you can use to tell Apple what you think.

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Dec 8, 2024 7:23 AM in response to Slaylome

Slaylome wrote:

I hate how it mixes most used stickers and emojis and it is WAY TOO LARGE! Ugh why is every updated worse than one before😭 also FIX THE GALLERY!

Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Stickers, and turn the switch off.


Problem solved, stickers no longer appear in your Emoji keyboard.

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Dec 10, 2024 8:10 AM in response to wihl

I can’t use these stupid enormous emojis anymore. Why in the world would they think anyone would want to send an emoji the size of Mt Everest ? All of my family and friends are also very frustrated. So many issues with the new update besides the ridiculously huge dumb emojis.

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Dec 17, 2024 3:34 PM in response to lobsterghost1

Wow. I should hope everyone gets on and asks Apple for the option to change it, in everyone’s best interest. Having one or the other just makes one half of their users upset. I can see how it would be useful but it’s unusable for me. I hope they add the option to change it back soon. Very hypocritical to only listen to some of their users and not the rest.

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Dec 19, 2024 1:11 PM in response to Monkey-Trousers

Monkey-Trousers wrote:

I hate it! It’s the most annoying thing Apple have ever done.

Even more annoying than getting rid of floppy and optical drives? More annoying than moving the Control Center in watchOS 10? More annoying than getting rid of 32-bit architecture? More annoying that Mac OSX?More annoying than the changes in Photos with iOS 18/Sequoia? Wow!

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Emoji Keyboard size is large after updating to iOS 18.1

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