Emoji Version 3.0
Released 2016 • 182 emojis
Emoji Version 3.0 focused on lifestyle, adding food, sports, and professional emojis to reflect everyday life and culture.
About Emoji Version 3.0
Emoji Version 3.0 focused on lifestyle, adding food, sports, and professional emojis to reflect everyday life and culture.
Release Information
- Emoji Version: 3.0
- Release Year: 2016
- Total Emojis: 182
Key Features
- • Food & drink expansion
- • Sports & recreation
- • Professional emojis
📚 Historical Context
Emoji Version 3.0 in 2016 focused on lifestyle expansion, adding comprehensive food, sports, and professional emojis that reflected the growing role of emoji in everyday digital conversation.
🌟 Impact & Legacy
Expanded emoji into lifestyle and professional contexts, demonstrating their versatility beyond emotional expression and cementing their role in modern digital culture.
Latest Blog Posts
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