Neowin News Feed for: Emoticons

A quick look back at the first emoticons that were created 41 years ago today

John Callaham — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 22:30:02 +0000

Long before emojis, the first emoticon that used normal text characters to show the representation of a face was created 41 years ago today, on September 19, 1982 by Scott E. Fahlman. Read more...

Gboard starts rolling out new emoji stickers for its beta users

Namerah Saud Fatmi — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:00:01 +0000

Google is currently rolling out a new feature for its Gboard users who have signed up to be beta testers. These beta users can choose from an array of alternate variations for normal emojis. Read more...

Microsoft celebrates powerful women with new Skype Mojis and emoticons

Andy Weir — Thu, 02 Jun 2016 18:04:02 +0000

Microsoft says it hopes its latest Skype Mojis and emoticons will offer "a positive representation" of powerful women enjoying their lives in a variety of professional settings and leisure activities. Read more...

Revealing Windows Phone's ‘hidden' emoticons, Part 2.0

Andy Weir — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 02:07:55 +0000

Did you know that Windows Phone supports many more emoticons than just the ones you see on the keyboard? Last week, we revealed dozens of these 'hidden' icons, and today, we've got 40 more to share. Read more...

Revealing Windows Phone's ‘hidden' emoticons

Andy Weir — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:40:27 +0000

The Mango update brought a new look for Windows Phone's emoticons - but did you know that many more emoticons are supported in Windows Phone than just those that appear on the keyboard menu? :-D Read more...

Love Family Pack - Free Windows Live Messenger Emoticons

Steven Parker — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 11:04:58 +0000

With Valentines day fast approaching, what could be more fun that chatting up the one you love with a new set of Live Messenger emoticons? I know the Neowin staff will find this to be... Read more...

The Fun Family - 30 New Emoticons For Messenger !

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:24:51 +0000

The Windows Live team has just released 30 new emoticons for Windows Live Messenger, to make chatting with friends more fun. The Fun Family has 30 cool emoticons, from a vomiting fish face to... Read more...

Microsoft Patents Custom Emoticons

Sun, 24 Jul 2005 16:29:35 +0000

Open Source, patent reform folks not pleased... Microsoft has apparently tried to patent the idea of custom emoticons, according to ZDNet & Slashdot (see the patent). "'We now appear to be living in... Read more...

Hidden Emoticons for Yahoo! Messenger 6 v1.0

Fri, 15 Oct 2004 07:55:53 +0000

It is a more complete replacement for the Emoticons button from Yahoo! Messenger. To use this software, you must first log on to Yahoo! Messenger Is recommended to Run... Read more...

Neowin MSN Emoticons

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 07 Jan 2004 22:50:56 +0000

Maverick has designed a set of Neowin logo's that can be used as MSN Emoticons adding the final touch when combined with the already popular Neowin skin for MSN Messenger for the Software (Branding) Contribution... Read more...

Emoticons Mail 1.15

Fri, 06 Jun 2003 09:54:16 +0000

Emoticons Mail makes it really easy to insert great graphical smileys in your Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express email messages. It takes just one click. Emoticons Mail contains large collection of smilies and allows you... Read more...

In pictures: Aardman emoticons

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 12 Nov 2002 20:41:41 +0000

Sorry bit late with this one, how did we miss it? Microsoft has released 25 new emoticons designed by the people behind Wallace and Gromit to mark the launch of its new Tablet... Read more...