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A trombone emoji designed by Maryland students from Aberdeen High School’s Science and Mathematics Academy earned Unicode approval and will appear in iOS 26.4 later this month; Android already supports it, as part of a batch of new emojis.
Unicode’s latest emoji update, implemented by Apple and other platforms, introduces new icons including Landslide and Distorted Face that are going viral and shaping online conversation.
Apple’s iOS 26.4 adds nine new emojis, including the Distorted Face linked to its controversial Crush ad; despite some backlash, fans are embracing the playful nod to Apple’s past as the company pushes a lighter, more nostalgic branding era.
Apple's fourth iOS 26.4 beta adds nine new emoji from Unicode 17, including trombone, treasure chest, Bigfoot, orca, landslide, a fight icon, plus new skin-tone variants and a gender-neutral ballet dancer; updates typically roll out in spring, with potential emoji additions teased for iOS 27.
Apple is introducing new emojis to iOS, including a squinting face, pickle, and lighthouse, among others, enhancing expressive options for users.
Apple's iOS 17 introduces Live Stickers, allowing users to easily turn pet and other photos into emojis and stickers for messaging, with simple steps to create and customize them, although their use outside Apple apps may be limited.
Apple's iOS 17 introduces Live Stickers, allowing users to turn pet photos and other images into emojis and stickers for messaging, with simple steps to create and customize them, though their use outside Apple apps may be limited.
This article offers practical health tips for a better week, including walking at least 7,000 steps, using emojis to boost social bonds, eating bulgur for heart health, switching to an electric toothbrush, simplifying shower routines, taking off sleep trackers at night, playing music to keep the brain sharp, and making healthier watermelonade instead of sugary drinks.
The Unicode Consortium previewed its upcoming set of emojis, including a treasure chest, orca, trombone, fight cloud, and a cryptid, with release expected around 2026. The update focuses on crowd-pleasers and invites public proposals for new emojis, celebrating World Emoji Day.
Unicode 17.0 will include a 'Hairy Creature' emoji representing Bigfoot, reflecting regional variations in naming, alongside other new emojis like trombone and orca, with release expected on September 9, 2025.
Apple will introduce new emojis in iOS 26, including Bigfoot, fight cloud, and apple core, following Unicode 17's release in the fall, with availability expected next spring. The update coincides with upcoming iPhone 17 Pro features and other Apple product rumors, including a new Apple TV and the Apple Watch Ultra 3.
Apple will include eight new emoji in iOS 26, such as Big Foot and Orca, approved by the Unicode Consortium, with release likely in a later update rather than the initial launch. The new emoji are part of ongoing updates to enhance user expression on iPhones.
Apple and Samsung have introduced new emoji with their latest updates, and Emojipedia provides a comprehensive guide to understanding emoji meanings, categories, and the latest additions, including tools for creating custom emojis and insights into emoji trends and awards.
Apple's iOS 17 introduces Live Stickers, allowing users to easily turn pet, family, or friend photos into emojis and stickers for messaging, by using the Photos app to cut out subjects and save them as stickers that can be used in Messages and other Apple apps.
The Unicode Consortium has proposed eight new emoji characters for Unicode 17, including a Bigfoot-like creature, distorted face, and treasure chest, among others. These will be available on smartphones once approved, with Apple expected to implement them by spring 2026. Meanwhile, Apple plans to introduce Unicode 16 emoji in 2025 and has recently added new characters in iOS 17.4. Additionally, Apple is set to release Genmoji, customizable emoji generated from user phrases, in iOS 18.2, though they won't be cross-platform.