New emojis coming to Apple iPhones in latest update
Apple iPhone users will be able to add new emojis to their conversations when the latest iOS update rolls out.
www.fox13news.comHere are the latest Emoji news for iPhone users:
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A fresh batch of emojis is rolling out with iOS 26.4. The update adds several new icons, including a landslide, trombone, a treaure chest, a ballet dancer, an orca, a “fight” cloud, a distorted face, and a hairy creature (Bigfoot/Sasquatch). The emojis come from Unicode 17 and will appear across platforms (iOS, Android, Windows) with platform-specific designs. [Source coverage from multiple outlets including FOX affiliates and Fox Business, March 9, 2026][1][2][3]
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The new emojis were approved by the Unicode Consortium and are expected to be released to the public as part of iOS 26.4 beta testing for developers, with a broader public rollout later in March 2026. Other ecosystems (Android, Windows, social networks) are also adding Unicode 17 emojis on their own timelines.[2][1]
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If you’re on an eligible iPhone, ensure you’re enrolled in the iOS public beta or wait for the official iOS 26.4 public release to access the new set. Public arrival dates can vary by device and region, but the rollout is aligned with the Unicode 17 standard.[1][2]
If you’d like, I can pull the exact release notes from Apple or set up an update check reminder for your iPhone so you don’t miss the public rollout.[2][1]