The shaka emoji proposal comes as a legislative bill to designate the shaka as Hawaii's official state gesture continues to move through the state legislature with overwhelming support.

Among 72 symbols approved by a committee responsible for setting emoji technical standards for all platforms is the ‘call me hand’ gesture, which looks like a sideways shaka.

Plus, this familiar gesture: Before you celebrate, know that this is no "shaka" emoji. It's called "call me hand." As in, pick up the phone and give me a ring.

A judge has ruled a "thumbs up" emoji can legally agree to a binding contract, following a texting dispute between a grain supplier and a buyer in Canada.