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Apple is introducing new emojis to iOS, including a squinting face, pickle, and lighthouse, among others, enhancing expressive options for users.
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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.

Emojipedia has unveiled a preview of proposed emoji characters for 2025/2026, including a "hairy creature" inspired by Big Foot, a distorted face, and a fight cloud symbol. These emojis are expected to be part of iOS 19, set for release in late 2025 or early 2026. Meanwhile, iOS 18.2 beta introduces custom emoji generation, showcasing Apple's advancements in personalized emoji creation.

Apple's new Genmoji feature, part of the iOS 18.2 public beta, allows users to create custom emojis from written prompts using Apple Intelligence. Initially introduced at WWDC 2024, Genmoji is integrated into the iPhone's emoji keyboard and can generate emojis from descriptions or photos. Currently available to beta users, the feature is expected to officially launch in December and will be supported on various Apple devices, excluding regions like China and the EU due to regulations. Language support is limited to U.S. English, with more languages planned by 2025.

Android emoji reactions now display correctly on iPhones, resolving a long-standing issue where reactions appeared as separate messages, cluttering chats. This improvement is part of RCS v2.7, though it's unclear if Apple or Google implemented the change. The update enhances cross-platform messaging, making conversations between Android and iOS users more seamless. However, RCS support still depends on carrier compatibility, which may affect users outside the U.S.

A Reddit user has highlighted a little-known feature on Apple's iMessage app that allows users to combine multiple emojis to create stickers to share with recipients. This feature, which works exclusively on iMessage, enables users to manipulate and combine emojis to create personalized stickers without the need for a separate app. While some have hailed it as the greatest Apple feature of all time, it remains relatively unknown among iPhone users.