Apple released new emoji with iOS 16.4. Here are our favorites.
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Apple released new emoji with iOS 16.4. Here are our favorites.

On Thursday, Apple announced 21 new emoji with its iOS 16.4 update. The update is currently in developer beta mode, and will be available on Apple devices later this spring.

The update includes push notifications for web apps saved to the Home Screen, an updated user experience in the Podcast app, and an easier way to participate in beta testing. But new emoji are definitely the jazziest new updates. The emoji are approved by the Unicode Consortium and will be available on iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Here are our favorites so far.

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A shaking face that really gets us

Apple emoji of a shaking face

This one expresses so much with so little.
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A single pink heart (finally!)

pink heart emoji

At long last.
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Hands pushing left and right that could either mean “stop” or a high-five. Either way, very important.

pushing hand emoji

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pushing hand emoji

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A ginger root that will delight cooks

ginger root emoji

Gut health enthusiasts will be all over this one.
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A festive set of maracas

maracas emoji

Seen in all future celebratory messages.
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