Apple has added 21 new emojis with the latest iOS 16.4 update. Darryl Dsouza outlines everything you need to know about them.
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Siri Can't Dictate Emojis
Siri can do a lot of things for you, but she can’t dictate your emojis.
Learn more about this in this segment from Mac Geek Gab 901.
Adobe Releases Global Emoji Diversity & Inclusion Report
On Thursday Adobe released the Global Emoji Diversity & Inclusion Report. It surveyed 7,000 emoji users from around the world on how they use diverse and inclusive emojis.
Only half of global emoji users feel their identity is adequately reflected in current emoji options. More representative emoji, inclusive of different cultures, age groups, and ethnicities, are key in helping emoji users better express themselves. This goes a lot deeper than personal identification — it helps people accurately express how they are feeling.
iOS: How to Find and Use iPhone Emojis
Andrew shows you how to turn on the emoji keyboard and start using it in apps. Apple adds new emojis just about every year.
117 Emoji Coming This Year, Like a Mammoth, Dodo, Worm, and More
The Unicode Consortium has approved the first group of new emojis for 2020, known as Emoji 13.0. They feature 117 of the fun symbols, including a mammoth, dodo bird, worm, and a lot more.
As with all new emoji releases, the appearance of each emoji varies by platform. Images shown on this page (and tweet thread) are original designs created by Emojipedia in a glossy style to show one potential way these may look when implemented on major platforms such as iOS, Android, WhatsApp, or Twitter.
Apple Now Lets You Engrave AirPods With Emojis
Apple has long given customers the ability to engrave their products with text. Now for the first time you can engrave AirPods with emojis.
The Story of an Apple Intern and Her Emoji Designs
CNBC writes:
In 2008, Apple design intern Angela Guzman worked with her mentor to design around 500 of the original emoji. Originally intended for a Japanese audience, Guzman had no idea emoji would become so popular worldwide.
Guzman is no longer at Apple. Say what?
Apple Previews Emojis for 2019 World Emoji Day
Apple previews some emojis for 2019 World Emoji Day, with additions coming in the future in categories like food, animals, and activities.
Apple Will Add 70 New Emojis to iOS 12.1
iOS 12.1 is currently being beta tested by both developers and the public, and new emojis include animals, people, food, and objects.
Apple Celebrates World Emoji Day with Animated Look at Hair Options in iOS 12
The company showed off new animals, foods, and characters, as well as this great animated look at new hair options for emojis.