From cheeky aubergines to friendly smiley faces, emojis now form a staple part of many of our daily messages. But which characters are the most popular in the UK?

A recent survey reveals America's emoji preferences. The Face with Tears of Joy is the most popular. Rolling on the Floor ...

The pictorial shorthand of emojis is perfect for small phone screens. It has also sprawled into a lexicon rich in metaphor and humor.

On World Emoji Day, celebrated on July 17, we celebrate emojis in all their quirky, colorful glory. Love them or judge them, ...

Can you believe that the first emoji was only created in the late 1990s? Before this, we could use emoticons, which were just ...