Microsoft has pushed an update to SwiftKey Keyboard on Android, introducing a couple of new features. The version of the app adds Unicode 15 emojis and a new keyboard theme called Fluent Adaptive.
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Google is to add a feature to Google Docs which will allow users to search and insert emoji into documents directly inline when editing text within the app, enabling easier usage of emoji.
Telegram's CEO Pavel Durov claims that Apple held back the latest update for his app primarily because it did not want Telemoji, a modified and animated version of the static emojis.
Twitter is testing a feature that allows users to add statuses to their tweets. These uneditable statuses come with default emojis and link other public tweets with the same status.
The new feature will enable users to send short sound clips over chat. In addition to generic sounds such as applaud, drumroll, and laughter, this feature will also offer sound bites from movies.
In an effort to raise awareness regarding domestic violence against women, Twitter is launching custom emojis, supporting local nonprofits, and providing people resources to get help on the matter.
While 'hearting' a tweet rolled out for everyone just two weeks ago, a user on Twitter has discovered that it will soon be possible to 'like' tweets in a number of different ways through emojis.
Apple has made the iOS 9.1 beta available to both developers as well as public beta testers. The beta includes new APIs for 3D Touch and Live Photos as well as the inclusion of new emoji sets.
An Emoji movie is coming courtesy of the folks at Sony Pictures. Although Emoji's are universal, it is unknown whether global recognition alone will translate the film into a blockbuster.
