Apple added eight new emoji to all iPhones when the company released iOS 18.4 in March, and Samsung brought those same emoji to some devices in April with the initial release of One UI 7. The new ...

By pairing this new animation with a more accessible emoji, WhatsApp aims to create a more engaging experience for users, levelling up the festive atmosphere of the holiday season.

Today, Wednesday, July 17, is World Emoji Day -- a completely made-up annual holiday and the only date that has its own emoji, displayed in the 📅 calendar emoji.