Apple Drops iOS 18.4 Beta Pump‑Up & Fresh Emoji Parade
Apple just rolled out the second beta of iOS 18.4 and, like a digital art dealer, unveiled a brand‑new emoji line‑up. Think fingerprints, root veggies, shovels, harps, splatters, leafless trees, and – wait for it – eyebags. These little icons made the Unicode 16 Standard 2023 jump ship last September.
The Slow‑Mo Emoji Production
Creating an emoji isn’t as quick as tapping a “next” button. Apple spends years sketching, voting, and then waiting for the approval squad to sign off. That long approval process is a major reason why the emojis that were designed last year are only now showing up in the latest beta.
New Additions in iOS 18.4 Beta
- Fingerprint
- Root vegetable
- Shovel
- Harp
- Splatter
- Leafless tree
- Eyebags
What iOS 17.4 Brought Into Play
Last year’s March release of iOS 17.4 didn’t sit still either. It introduced quite a few quirky characters:
- Phoenix (who’s that “flaming” bird?)
- Brown mushroom (the fungi fan club is here!)
- Shaking “yes” and “no” heads (for those indecisive moments)
So, if you’re eager to spice up your chats, get ready to drag out these fresh stickers from iOS 18.4. Apple’s emoji fiesta is slowly but surely rolling out, one pixel at a time.
Unicode 17: The Emoji Party Starts Next Year
Hey emoji lovers, Unicode 17 is about to drop a fresh batch of characters that’ll make your chat look 1000% cooler. Here’s the scoop on the new icons that will be rolling out sometime next year:
What’s in the lineup?
- Fight Cloud – Because fight clouds are the next big thing in weather—get ready to snap that stormy emoji with a conflict twist.
- Distorted Face – Throw in a face that’s a bit off‑balance for those moments when your feelings are all wobbly.
- Orca – The whale school’s new star. Talk big, tidy, and powerful.
- Core of an Apple – Literally the apple’s nucleus. Perfect for talking about organic stuff, or just making your emoji game a bit lighter.
- Landslide – When your thoughts are sliding out of control or you’re literally dealing with an actual landslide. Go wild!
- Treasure Chest – Because who doesn’t want to keep a stash of hidden riches? Handy for “I’ve got a surprise!” posts.
- Bigfoot‑Like Figure – Yes, we’re building a creature so big you’ll need a whole landscape for it. Super fun for stories about the woods.
- Trombone – Keep the music going with the coolest brass instrument around.
Give it a moment, digest it.
Even though the new emojis are officially on the books, they’re not instantly available to the masses. It’ll take a bit of time for them to find their way into operating systems and messaging apps before you can drop them in your own chats. Hang tight and keep an eye on your device updates—you’ll be able to celebrate these fresh faces in text form as soon as they hit the wild.
Final thoughts
Unicode’s next‑up move keeps the emoji playground fresh and lively—so as soon as the updates roll out, make sure you’re ready to type a few “funky” cloud fights and bigfoot references. Happy emoji-ing!
