A sneak peek at nine new(ish) emoji on the way
The Unicode Consortium has unveiled nine new emoji designs as part of the upcoming Unicode 18 update.
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The brief
The Unicode Consortium is preparing to release nine new emoji additions. These designs, part of the Unicode 18 standard, aim to provide users with new options for digital expression, including a new cracking face icon.
Coverage from outlets such as The Verge, Engadget, Hypebeast, and 9to5Mac highlights the aesthetic and thematic nature of these new symbols. While outlets like Mashable and Lifehacker focus on the release and the official submission process for emoji suggestions, the official Unicode resource provides context on why some designs appear familiar.
Future updates regarding the official implementation of these designs across various platforms are expected. Coverage does not yet specify the exact date when these new emoji will appear on consumer devices.
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Quick answers
How many new emoji are planned?
The Unicode Consortium has unveiled nine new designs.
What is the name of the new standard?
These new emoji are designated for Unicode 18.
Can the public suggest new emoji?
Yes, there is an official process available for suggesting new emoji designs.
Coverage (7)
- Here's How to Officially Suggest New Emojis Lifehacker · 23h ago
- Meet the 9 new emoji to help sum up 2026 Mashable · 23h ago
- The Unicode Consortium Unveils Nine New Emoji Designs for Unicode 18 Hypebeast · 23h ago
- The Next Wave Of Emoji Could Help You Evoke Beauty And Existential Dread Engadget · 23h ago
- Why do some new emoji look familiar? Unicode – The World Standard for Text and Emoji · 23h ago
- The new cracking face emoji might be an all-timer. The Verge · 23h ago
- A sneak peek at nine new(ish) emoji on the way 9to5Mac · 23h ago
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