Emoji Update: Google and Twitter Make Notable Changes

Google Unveils Support for Emoji 15.1

Google has officially unveiled the full-color designs for Unicode's latest approved emojis. The update includes 21 new emojis, including a pink heart, a moose, and a goose.

The new emojis are available in Google's Noto Color Emoji font, which is used in many Google products, including Android, Chrome, and Gmail.

Twitter Redesignates Water Pistol Emoji as Firearm

Twitter has quietly redesigned its Water Pistol emoji to display as a firearm. The change has sparked controversy among users, some of whom believe it promotes violence.

Twitter has not publicly commented on the change, but some users speculate that it was made to comply with Apple's App Store guidelines, which prohibit apps from containing emojis that depict weapons.

Meaning of Yawning Face Emoji Revised

The Yawning Face emoji has been revised to depict a face with closed eyes, a wide-open mouth, and a hand covering the mouth. The previous design did not include a hand over the mouth.

The emoji is often used to convey sleepiness, disinterest, or boredom. The new design more clearly conveys this message by showing a hand over the mouth, which is a common gesture of yawning.

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