Emojis (pronounced ih-MOH-jeez) are small digital images or icons used to express emotions, ideas, and concepts in electronic communication. They are widely used in text messages, social media posts, emails, and on websites.
Emojis are essentially pictograms, logograms, or ideograms that convey meaning through visuals rather than words. They can depict facial expressions, objects, animals, symbols, flags, and more.
There are a few ways to get new emojis on your Android device, depending on your preference and the capabilities of your device and software:
Update Your Android Version:
The most straightforward way to get new emojis is to update your Android version. Newer Android versions typically include the latest emoji sets from Unicode. Here’s how to check for updates:
Open the Settings app on your Android device.
Scroll down and tap on System (or System Software on some devices).
Tap on Software Update (or System Update).
Your device will check for available updates. If an update is available, you’ll see details and an option to download and install it.
Use Emoji Kitchen (For Google Pixel and some other Android phones with Gboard):
Google’s Gboard, the default keyboard app on Pixel phones and widely available on others, has a fun feature called Emoji Kitchen. It lets you combine existing emojis to create new and unique ones. While not technically “new” emojis, it offers creative ways to express yourself.
Open any app where you can type text, like messaging or social media.
Tap on the text bar to bring up the keyboard.
Long press on an emoji to open the emoji selection.
Swipe left or right to browse through different emoji categories.
Look for two emojis that you can combine to create a new one (indicated by a small sparkle effect).
Tap on the two emojis you want to combine, and Emoji Kitchen will generate a new emoji based on that combination.
Install a Third-Party Keyboard App (Optional):
Some third-party keyboard apps might offer their own emoji sets that differ from the standard ones included with your Android version. These emoji sets might be updated more frequently and offer unique designs. However, keep in mind that:
Not all apps might fully support these custom emojis. They might appear as squares or boxes if the receiving app doesn’t have the same emoji set.
Choose trusted keyboard apps from reputable sources to avoid potential security risks.
Using Font Editors (Advanced Users):
This is a more advanced method and not recommended for casual users. Font editing apps allow you to modify existing emoji fonts on your device. However, this can be tricky and might require rooting your device (which can void your warranty and has security risks). It’s generally not recommended unless you’re a very tech-savvy user.
By following these methods, you can ensure you have access to the latest emoji collection available for your Android device. Remember, updating your Android version is the most reliable way to get the official new emojis from Unicode.