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Emojis

Thumbs-up emoji is valid signature in contract, judge rules

  • Jul 11, 2023

Queen B rules the internet with Twitter emoji celebrating new album

  • Jul 28, 2022

Microsoft is bringing back Clippy

  • Jul 16, 2021
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The 'laugh cry' emoji isn't cool anymore, according to TikTok

  • Feb 15, 2021

New emojis delayed due to COVID-19

  • Apr 13, 2020

People who flirt using emojis get more dates: study

  • Aug 21, 2019

Apple, Google continue inclusive push with new emojis

  • Jul 17, 2019

Google debuts new gender-neutral emojis

  • May 10, 2019

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People who flirt using emojis get more dates: study

  • Aug 21, 2019
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Gingers, rejoice! Redheaded emojis coming soon

  • Jun 1, 2018
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Facebook, Microsoft and Google ditch handgun emoji for water gun

  • Apr 28, 2018
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Apple previews new emojis

  • Jul 17, 2017
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Smiles and hearts: World Emoji Day is today

  • Jul 17, 2017
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Smiles and hearts: World Emoji Day is today

  • Jul 17, 2017
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Emoji Convention

  • Nov 6, 2016
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New peach emoji ruffles feathers

  • Nov 5, 2016

Latest Stories

2019 final emoji list approved, consists of 230 new emojis

Hot and fresh to your keyboard, the 2019 final emoji list has been approved and will soon be ready for a fresh text and Instagram experience.

  • Feb 7, 2019
KTRK

Anonymous lottery winner uses emoji mask to hide her face

A lottery winner in Jamaica came up with a clever way to stay anonymous as she picked up her check.

  • Jun 11, 2018
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Gingers, rejoice! Redheaded emojis among new batch coming soon

Redheads, leafy greens, a pirate flag and an abacus are among more than 160 new emojis coming soon to a device near you.

  • Jun 1, 2018
Microsoft, Facebook

Facebook, Microsoft and Google ditch handgun emoji for water gun

Facebook, Microsoft and Google were among the last remaining tech giants that were still rendering the gun emoji as a firearm.

  • Apr 28, 2018
Sony Pictures Animation via AP, File

Razzie Awards name 'The Emoji Movie' worst film of 2017

"The Emoji Movie" has received Hollywood's most famous frown, the Razzie Award, for worst picture of 2017, making it the first animated feature in 38 years to earn the top dishonor.

  • Mar 3, 2018