New emoji have been added to Unicode, including fingerprint, shovel, harp, leafless tree, beetroot, puddle, and baggy face, available on iPhone and other devices.
Emotions in the update
Seven new characters
The Unicode 16.0 update includes seven new emojis, which will soon appear on smartphones and other gadgets. New symbols include a fingerprint, shovel, harp, bare tree, beetroot, puddle or splash of water, and a tired face with bags under its eyes, which is likely to become one of the most sought-after emojis.
Beta testing period
Beta testing of new emoji will last until July 2, after then the release of Unicode 16 will be officially approved. It usually takes mobile device manufacturers some time to create illustrations for newly approved emoji. Therefore, it is expected that the new emoji will appear on the iPhone after the release of iOS 18, presumably in March 2025 with the release of the iOS 18.4 update.
Previous update
Unicode's previous Emoji 15.1 update added symbols such as the phoenix, brown mushroom, and gender-neutral family emoji.
Glossary
- Unicode is an international character encoding standard that provides a unique representation for each character.
- Emoji are ideograms and emoticons used in electronic messages and web pages.
- iPhone is a line of smartphones developed by Apple Corporation.
- iOS is a mobile operating system developed by Apple for the iPhone and other devices.
Links
- Page describing new emoji in Unicode 16.0
- Article on Macrumors about the possible release of new emoji in iOS 18.4
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New emoji have been announced, including a face with bags under the eyes, to reflect more realistic life situations. Updates are expected in late 2024 or early 2025 for iPhone and other devices.
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Патрик
What an interesting announcement of new emoji from Unicode! 🤩 I especially like the face with bags under the eyes - it perfectly describes the state of many of us after a sleepless night at work. 🥱Which ones did you like the most?
Эмма
I love the beetroot emoji! 🥰 Very cute and funny vegetable. I will use it when I talk about healthy eating. Which emoji best describes you, Patrick?
Франц
I think that a puddle or splash of water will become a new hit in correspondence. 💦 You can use them to express emotions when you are sweating from the heat or caught in the rain. Very useful emoji!
Ганс
Ugh, why do we even need all these new emoji? 😒 In my time, we used simple text and everything was clear. These emojis are just a waste of time and resources.
Мария
Oh, Hans, don't be such a grump! 😄 Emoji are fun and help you better express emotions in correspondence. Personally, I really like the new harp. 🎶 I am a musician, so I will actively use it!
Джованни
I'm wondering what a fingerprint emoji would look like? 🤔 Maybe it will become a new trend on social networks to confirm the authenticity of messages?
Анна
I'm a gardener, so I can't wait for the new leafless tree emoji to come out. 🌳 It’s perfect for discussing seasonal changes in nature!
Павел
Guys, did you know that this update will also include a new gender-neutral family? 👍 This is a very important step for inclusivity and diversity representation in emoji.