Get Ready for New Emojis!

On March 31, Apple dropped a delightful surprise for iPhone users with the release of iOS 18.4, featuring eight brand-new emojis! Among these fresh icons, you’ll find a face sporting bags under its eyes and a splatter—curious about what they mean? Stick around!

Decoding Emojis: More Than Just Cute Icons!

While classics like "😂" and "❤️" are straightforward, differentiating between emojis like "😩" and "😭" can be trickier. And what does it signify if someone sends you the food emoji "🍆" or "🍑"? The meanings of emojis can shift dramatically based on context and cultural trends—let’s dive deep into this colorful world!

Which Emoji to Use? Let’s Find Out!

From smiley faces to hearts of all colors, selecting the right emoji can feel daunting. Does that peach still merely represent fruit, or has it taken on a cheeky new meaning? Learn how to navigate the expansive library of 3,790 emojis and speculate on what new ones might emerge next!

Your Emoji Guide: Embrace Emojipedia!

Look no further than Emojipedia, your go-to emoji encyclopedia! This site categorizes emojis into nine groups—think Smileys, People, Objects, and Activities. Click on any emoji, and you’ll discover descriptions, suggested emoji pairings, and even a peek at how the graphics vary across different platforms.

What’s Hot in Emojis?

Though you may have your favorites, according to Emojipedia, the hottest emojis as of mid-April are:

Top Trending Emojis:

1. ❤️ Red heart 2. 🤍 White heart 3. 🥹 Face holding back tears 4. 🤗 People hugging 5. 🫶 Light-skinned heart hands 6. 💖 Growing heart 7. 😭 Loudly crying face 8. 🎀 Ribbon 9. ✨ Sparkles 10. 💀 Skull

Meet the Latest Additions!

September brought us Emoji 16.0 from Google, introducing shiny new emojis like a face with bags under its eyes, a fingerprint, and even a harp! Curious about what might be next? The Unicode Standard—a body that assigns significance to emojis—has some intriguing proposals in the pipeline!

Craft Your Own Emojis!

Can’t wait for the next big emoji? Apple introduced Genmoji during WWDC 2024, allowing select users to create custom emojis. Don't fret if you can't access that; Emojipedia offers two fun tools to whip up personalized emojis too!

Dive into the Emoji Awards!

Emojipedia isn't just about education; it also hosts the exciting World Emoji Awards every July 17! Categories include Most Popular New Emoji and Most Anticipated Emoji, voted by YOU! Last year, the melting face took center stage yet again. What iconic emoji will claim the crown next?

Join the Emoji Evolution!

With emojis constantly evolving, now is the time to become fluent in this vibrant visual language. Stay ahead of the curve, understand the trends, and never send a confusing emoji again!