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Unicode 17 Unveils New Emojis for 2026!

7/18/2025

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Unicode Unveils Emojis

Get ready to express yourself in new ways! On World Emoji Day, the Unicode Consortium unveiled exciting additions for Unicode 17, featuring a trombone, treasure chest, and even Bigfoot! These fresh emojis will hit devices in spring 2026. Plus, Apple introduced an emoji word game, while Emojipedia revived EmojiTracker.com to keep tabs on emoji trends.

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Apple Launches Emoji Game

On World Emoji Day, Apple unveiled the Emoji Game exclusively for Apple News+ subscribers, compatible with iOS 18.4 and above. Players can creatively complete phrases using emojis, including the new Genmoji, while racing against the clock. With daily challenges and score tracking through Game Center, Apple is stepping up its gaming game in a fun and engaging way.

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Unicode Unveils Emojis

Get ready to express yourself in new ways! On World Emoji Day, the Unicode Consortium unveiled exciting additions for Unicode 17, featuring a trombone, treasure chest, and even Bigfoot! These fresh emojis will hit devices in spring 2026. Plus, Apple introduced an emoji word game, while Emojipedia revived EmojiTracker.com to keep tabs on emoji trends.

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