The Unicode Consortium published a new proposal that addresses the current homogeneity of the emoji suite. Is US safer from guns? ... Thumbs up: Diverse emoji are on their way.

A proposal to expand the skin color options for emojis may get the thumbs up from those calling for more diversity in the icons. Emojis are cartoon-like pictograms - such as smiley faces or hearts ...

The Unicode Consortium decides which emojis live or die. As they prepare to release the next batch of emojis, we ask the emoji gatekeeper's president about the approval process.

What's more, Unicode is adding a female option to 33 existing emoji, including a runner, haircut, police officer and a range of other activities. Until now, there were only male versions of those.

Unicode may have defined the global standards for emoji but they’re not ones drawing up those Unicorn Faces. What they’re doing is making recommendations, says Davis.

While the thumbs-up emoji may be seen as a positive sign of approval in many cultures, it could be interpreted as an offensive gesture in Greece and the Middle East.

Gen Zers have called out the popular thumbs-up emoji for being “rude” and “hostile,” but other emojis can be used to help you come across as “more likable.” ...

First up, we're talking about the standard emoji set on the Apple iPhone. The new skin tones have appeared for anyone who has updated to the latest software, iOS 8.3.

Jennifer Daniel's thumbs-up creations are finally here. Google did it again. A whole set of new Emoji Kitchen creations has dropped alongside new Unicode emoji, created by emoji chef Jennifer ...