Apple is releasing eight new emojis this spring, including a new type of dancer, a "killer" sea animal and a popular cryptid.
In the summer of 2025, the eight new emojis were approved by the Unicode Consortium. This nonprofit organization has been responsible for approving new emojis on devices globally, including Apple products, since 2010. The eight new options are part of the Unicode 17.0 release, which officially launched in September 2025. The rollout of these new emojis will continue on various devices and platforms through early 2026.
Apple product users can technically create their own emojis using Apple Intelligence's Genmoji feature, launched in 2024; however, the eight new emojis, since they have the Unicode Consortium's approval, can be used across various devices and platforms.
Here's what to know about the new emojis coming to Apple products soon.
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