They'll be available in supported keyboards once your phone gets the Android 7.1 update. The new Emoji options in Unicode 9 go a long way toward addressing this. The emoji, which features an LGBT+ Pride flag with a crossed-out circle superimposed over it, has gone viral on Twitter after being. Emojis have done a bad job of representing the diversity people and showing women and men equally in certain professions, thus reinforcing stereotypes. A new emoji with a clear anti-LGBT message has sparked outrage. People of all ages use them not just to spice up messages, but to express emotions in a way that resonates better than plain text. The impact on you: Emojis are an integral part of online communication these days. Outside of the new emojis, a number of existing emojis have received a much-needed visual refresh. Check them out yourself if you have a Pixel or have opted into the Android 7.1 developer preview. For example, "female mechanic" will display as a woman and a wrench emoji next to each other on platforms that don't support the "female mechanic" symbol.Įmojipedia has a complete rundown of the new friends waiting for you in the keyboard.
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Many of the new emoji have "fallback" displays. The rainbow pride flag, male and female symbols, and the staff of Aesculapius. There’s also a new batch that represents single parent families and more symbols.
CROSS OUT GAY FLAG EMOJI SKIN
When you touch and hold on any of these Emojis, you’ll then be able to select from the different skin tone options and genders available. New professions emoji are available in male and female genders with a variety of skin tones. Examples include artist, astronaut, judge, firefighter, scientist, student, and technologist. There are a number of different male and female professions, which may add a little spark next time you want to tell someone what it is you do for a living.
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The world of emojis on Android 7.1 is even more diverse, as Google is fully embracing the options available in the Unicode 9 update.