EMOJI

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Unicode says we use this emoji the most!

Unicode released 168 new emoji as part of its version 12.1, including 138 gender-neutral form.

25 Oct 2019 7:46 AM

It also serves as a shortcut to launch Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more.

Microsoft keyboards now offer dedicated Office, emoji keys

The Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard comes with the dedicated Office key that replaces the right-hand Windows key.

14 Oct 2019 7:29 AM

The proposal was submitted for the emoji in 2018 to the Unicode Consortium.

We now have a pickup truck emoji and its all thanks to Ford

Ford took upon itself the task of introducing a dedicated emoji befitting the occasion of World Emoji Day.

18 Jul 2019 9:43 AM

The major update is to the Holding Hands emoji to make it gender inclusive with the diverse skin tone to make up to 75 possible combinations.

Apple and Google show off their new emoji range for 2019

Google announced 65 new emoji which will release with Android Q later this year.

18 Jul 2019 9:05 AM

Apple confirmed that the new emoji will come in a software update and will be available on Macs, Apple Watches and iPads as well.

Apple discloses 20 new emoji in time for World Emoji Day

Colourful and very detailed, Apple has revealed 20 new emoji out of the 59 which are supposed to launch this fall.

17 Jul 2019 1:42 PM

The measures had little chance of succeeding, as a dual class share structure gives Zuckerberg and other insiders control of about 58 per cent of the votes. (Photo: Emoji Island)

Inflatable angry emoji looms over Facebook annual meeting as users vent frustrations

Zuckerberg declined to answer a shareholder question on why he would not agree to create an independent board chair.

31 May 2019 7:19 AM

The emoji features a ballot box and a ballot paper.

Twitter launches emoji for elections

Together with Facebook and Google, Twitter has come under pressure to do more to combat disinformation about the elections.

11 Apr 2019 11:27 AM

A new “gender-inclusive” couple emoji was also approved among 230 new characters. (Photo: AP)

Emoji gods approve skin-tone options for couples of colour

Until now, emoji of two or more people on various platforms and devices have been available only in the default yellow.

10 Mar 2019 5:05 PM

We will be getting some new emojis this year.

230 new emoji are coming to your devices this year

The new emoji will start showing up on mobile devices later this year in September or October.

11 Feb 2019 11:03 AM

Other tech companies have their ocean awareness in place and do not show the siphon in their squid emoji. (Photo: Apple)

Apple's squid emoji is incorrect

In the emoji, the siphon is shown in the front but in reality, the siphon is behind the squid's head.

06 Dec 2018 5:46 PM

The keyboard app supports both Hindi and English languages.

Bridging cultural gaps through this visual communication app

The app supports the major communications platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp and Hike.

12 Nov 2018 2:42 PM

Twitter would count modified emoji, based on gender and skin tone, as higher in characters than the default ones.

Twitter will count all emojis equally towards 280-character limit

Last year Twitter increased its original character limit of 140 to 280 characters.

13 Oct 2018 11:31 AM

In addition to the AR Emoji feature, on the occasion of the World Emoji Day, the Facemoji team designed new emojis, including the mooncake, firecracker and red envelope.

Facemoji Keyboard app introduces AR emoji feature

The latest feature update will allow all the users of Facemoji keyboard to come up with the latest AR-powered emojis of their own.

22 Aug 2018 2:14 PM

A large number of combinations accommodates different genders, skin tones, and sexual orientations.

A toast to diversity

The Unicode Consortium will introduce a variety of racially and sexually inclusive emoji in 2019.

12 Aug 2018 12:35 AM

The cat face and rocket emoji produce the Astro Cat emoji on Windows 10.

Now there’s an Astro Cat emoji available for Windows 10

Emojipedia has discovered the latest emoji and its available only for Windows 10 devices.

13 Jul 2018 3:15 PM

At Google, inclusion and diversity are of paramount importance.

Google removes the egg in salad emoji

The change was carried out with emphasis on inclusion and diversity at Google.

08 Jun 2018 7:57 AM

Twitter launches first-ever Rajinikanth emoji for Kaala, but fans are not impressed

Twitter on Monday launched a special emoji for the superstar’s upcoming film but didn’t receive the expected response.

29 May 2018 1:42 PM

Currently, Markle’s only MeghanMoji prototype features her wearing a denim-shorts suit and holding a purple handbag - an outfit she once wore in New York. (Photo: AP)

Meghan, Kate emojis to be released before royal wedding

New MeghanMojis and KateMojis will feature Markle and Kate in range of outfits accompanied by sayings supposedly related to their lives.

22 Mar 2018 10:29 AM

Quality of life factors play an important role in predicting survival and determining the best treatment options. (Photo: Pixabay)

Emojis may help track cancer patients' quality of life

Researchers recruited 115 patients with lymphoma and multiple myeloma with expected lifespans of less than five years.

11 Dec 2017 3:57 PM

Apple’s animoji feature allows users to animate the facial expressions of emojis using facial recognition technology. It will be included on the iPhone X which is scheduled for release in November.

iPhone X animoji feature lands Apple in trouble

Tokyo-based Emonster kk sued Apple on October 18 in federal court in San Francisco.

21 Oct 2017 9:57 AM

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