Apple set to introduce brand new emojis
Apple's upcoming IOS 14.5 update for iPhone is set to introduce some brand new emojis.
According to Tyla, we'll be getting 217 new additions later this year, making the selection more relevant and inclusive.
Every new emoji in iOS 14.5 beta 2: https://t.co/PpSN93qXO7 pic.twitter.com/KBz5PxcylW
— Emojipedia (@Emojipedia) February 16, 2021
Some of the new additions seem to be reflective of the current climate.
For example, there's a coughing emoji, a bandaged red heart and a heart on fire.
The syringe emoji has also been updated to remove the red blood.
💉 Syringe emoji is now more popular than ever. Previously commonly used for blood donation, this emoji has had new life as a COVID-19 vaccine emoji https://t.co/wxuh0NouK7 pic.twitter.com/HQ4LTDBf6n
— Emojipedia (@Emojipedia) February 16, 2021
First look: new emojis in latest iOS 14.5 beta https://t.co/tdSiIYB0gI pic.twitter.com/l6bi48ZZ20
— Emojipedia (@Emojipedia) February 16, 2021
They're also increasing representation with new gender options.
Users will now be able to find male-presenting and female-presenting emojis with beards.
There are also emoji options for interracial couples and same-sex couples.
Apple has removed the blood from the syringe emoji in iOS 14.5, making it more versatile to represent vaccination 💉 https://t.co/tdSiIYB0gI pic.twitter.com/3R5gL83Cdz
— Emojipedia (@Emojipedia) February 16, 2021
According to Tyla, they've also added helmets to the rock climbing emojis to promote safety.
They've also updated the headphone emoji to look like the latest model of AirPods Max.
Consistent gender options are available for the bearded person in iOS 14.5, with choices for woman or man added in the latest beta https://t.co/tdSiIYSB8g pic.twitter.com/VZK6oJ1iE7
— Emojipedia (@Emojipedia) February 16, 2021
The IOS 14.5 software update is due out sometime this spring.
