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.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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