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How Emojis Are Designed and Approved by the Unicode Consortium
Who decides what emojis make it to your phone? It’s not just Apple or Google — it all starts with a formal proposal, a review process, and a final Unicode decision. Here’s how a juice box becomes a global symbol.
The History of Emoji: From Japan’s to Global Language
They started as 12x12-pixel icons on Japanese phones in 1999. Today, emojis are a universal digital language — expressive, emotional, and constantly evolving. Here’s how they went global.
The Best Emoji Combos to Express Mood, Love, or Sass
Sometimes one emoji isn’t enough. From flirty chaos to quiet healing, here are the most expressive emoji combos to match your vibe—no caption required (but we’ll give you one anyway).
How to Copy and Paste Emojis on Any Device
Using emojis on your computer shouldn't be this complicated. Here's the easiest way to find, copy, and paste emojis—on any device, anytime, totally free (and yes, you're already on the right site).
What Are the Most Used Emojis on TikTok Right Now?
TikTok isn’t just changing trends—it’s changing emoji culture. From 🫢 to 📉, these are the emojis creators are using to say more with less, and how each one is shaping the platform’s emotional language.
What Does Heart Hands Mean? Explaining Viral Emoji Trends
The 🫶 emoji is everywhere—but what does it really mean? From soft affection to digital solidarity, we explore why this heart-hands symbol has quietly taken over online conversations in 2025.
Top Emojis of 2025
From ❤ to 🫠, these are the emojis dominating 2025—and what they reveal about how we’re feeling, communicating, and emotionally surviving the internet.
Top 100 Most Popular Emojis and What They (Maybe) Say About You
We all use them. Sometimes more than actual words. Emojis have quietly (or not-so-quietly) crept into nearly every digital conversation. But here's the thing—not everyone uses them the same way. And maybe, just maybe, the ones you use most say something about you.
Emoji Language: Can You Really Communicate Without Words?
Emojis have evolved into emotional tone-setters in digital conversation. But can they really replace language? We break down how far emoji communication has come—and where it might be heading.
The Evolution of Emojis: From Smiley Faces to AI Integration
Emojis started as pixelated icons from 1990s Japan, and now they're part of AI-powered communication. This deep dive explores how emojis evolved from basic expressions to smart, emotional cues influenced by artificial intelligence.
What Do Emojis Mean? A Complete Guide to Emoji Meanings
You sent 😊 thinking it was friendly, but got no reply — did you just send the wrong message? Emoji meanings can be surprisingly complex. In this guide, we explore what emojis really mean and how context, platforms, and culture shape them.