Here Are the New Emoji Coming to Your iPhone (and How to Get Them)
by
Lisa Eadicicco - December 12, 2016
Apple is releasing emoji for sneezing, selfies and more.
Apple
launched its iOS 10.2 software update for the iPhone on Monday,
bringing a wider selection of fresh emoji to choose from, including new
professions, facial expressions and foods.
The iPhone
emoji keyboard will now come with symbols that represent occupations
like teacher, scientist and firefighter, for instance, as well as
updated people-themed emoji—including one depicting a pregnant woman.
The newly released batch will also bring new types of smiley faces that
show different emotions and actions, such as a face with a
Pinocchio-like nose.
The update, which officially
launched Monday after previously being available in beta, comes as
various tech companies and organizations have made an effort to develop
emoji that are more inclusive and represent a broader range of people,
activities and interests. A group of Google employees proposed a new set
of gender-diverse emoji in May, while Facebook rolled out new options
for its Messenger platform in June.
Apple’s latest
update will bring the company’s recently announced TV app, improvements
to the iPhone’s Photos app and new full-screen effects in iMessage.
Here’s how to download and install the update:
- Back up your iPhone before installing the new software. To do this,
navigate to Settings > iCloud > Backup > Back Up Now. You can
also connect your iPhone to iTunes on your computer via its charging
cable to manually back up your phone.
- After backing up, open Settings.
- Tap General.
- Choose the Software Update option.
- Make sure your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi.
- Tap the Download and Install button to begin the process.
This story was originally published on Time.com.