Every September, the Unicode Consortium releases a new version of its universal character standard – and buried inside its dense technical documentation is something the whole internet pays attention to: new emojis. Unicode 18.0 is due in September 2026, and the draft proposal list is already live. Here’s your complete guide to what might be coming.
Before Unicode: Pure Chaos, Imagine you’re writing a letter in 1989. You type on a French computer, your colleague opens the file on a Japanese machine, and half the letters turn into random symbols. This happened all the time. The root cause was simple: there was no agreement on which number represents which letter. ASCII covered 128 characters — enough for English, but it left the rest of the world out in the cold.
By admin Published on March 27, 2026 Category Characters, Emojis
Unicode, the universal character encoding standard that allows computers to represent and process text in virtually any language, has reached a significant milestone with the release of Version 16.0. This latest update introduces a wealth of new characters, emoji, and enhancements designed to support even more diverse scripts and writing systems around the world. New […]
By admin Published on September 16, 2024 Category Characters, Emojis
Unicode have released the latest version of the Unicode Standard. This is a minor update which was released on the 12th September 2023. Included in this update, there has been 627 new characters added, which brings the total numbers of characters to 149,813. In addition to the extra characters, there has been 28 new emojis […]
By admin Published on September 17, 2023 Category Characters, Emojis
For those who are passionate about the digital world, the announcement of a new version of Unicode is a moment filled with excitement and anticipation. Unicode, the universal standard for text and emoji encoding on all computing devices, has been instrumental in shaping the digital communication landscape since its inception. The upcoming Unicode Version 16 […]
By admin Published on September 9, 2023 Category Characters, Emojis
Before we dive into emoji modifiers, it's worth taking a quick step back to appreciate just how far emojis have come. Emojis are the small, expressive pictorial symbols we use every day to add colour, emotion, and personality to our digital messages. They first emerged in Japan in the late 1990s, initially as a simple […]
Think about the last time you sent a message without an emoji. It probably felt a little flat, right? In today's world, emojis — especially the humble smiley face — have become as natural a part of our conversations as words themselves. But this tiny yellow circle with a grin has a surprisingly rich and […]
Let's be honest — sometimes a few words just don't cut it. That's where emojis come in. These tiny digital icons have changed the way we talk to each other online, helping us express everything from gut-busting laughter to heartfelt love in a single tap. Here's a rundown of the 10 most popular emojis and […]
Emojis are everywhere these days — and for good reason. These small, expressive icons make digital conversations more fun, more personal, and easier to understand. If you’ve ever wondered how to use them well, you’re in the right place. Emojis: More Than Just Smiley Faces At first glance, emojis might seem like nothing more than […]
