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iOS 13.2 Beta 2 Brings New Emojis
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You actually do sound triggered by these emojis.
Where’s that coming from do you think? Do you want to feel this way?
Notifications don't notify.
Repeat alerts don't repeat.
But never mind, they've added new emojis.
Losing the will to live.
Repeat alerts don't repeat.
But never mind, they've added new emojis.
Losing the will to live.
Fantastic news. When I'm eating my onion & garlic oyster dish, in my speedos, with my pet skunk, I no longer need to waste time typing words.
Sure sure. Next you're telling me ? is an eggplant.
Came here for the people complaining about new emojis as if apple's added them rather than fixing bugs. Was not disappointed.
I hope that one day people realize that in a tech giant like Apple, bug fixes and emoji additions are handled by different teams altogether.
I hope that one day people realize that in a tech giant like Apple, bug fixes and emoji additions are handled by different teams altogether.
i haven't seen hate towards emojis here. it's people unhappy that vital functions aren't working while there is so much focus on emojis.
but you were probably disappointed that about five people already beat you to this comment?
It's pretty good, but the order shuffles around so frequently, I'd rather arrange things the way I want them.
Ah, the usual emoji thread.
Q: Why is Apple adding more emoji?
A: Because emoji are a driving factor in getting people to install updates. That's critical especially for updates that also contain security patches.
Q: No seriously, why?
A: Because a new version of Unicode has more available. While Apple is also part of the process deciding which future emoji make it into the standard, they have to agree with the results, just like everyone else. Otherwise, you end up in a situation where Android or Samsung or Windows have emoji that don't render on Apple's OSes, which people will rightfully blame Apple for (and possibly consider it an argument to move to a different OS).
Q: Their software quality has been going downhill.
A: That's not a question.
Q: OK. Shouldn't they invest resources into improving software rather than adding emoji?
A: It's not an either-or proposition. Adding emoji is largely graphics designer work; most of the software engineering (such as a picker for different skin tones) has already been done years ago. So, adding emoji doesn't take up many software engineering resources, and even if it did, Apple has thousands of other software engineers spread around numerous teams. Make the argument that Apple should focus less on features and more on quality, not the argument that in order to do so, they should stop adding emoji.
Q: But emoji are stupid!
A: Also not a question, but a valid opinion. Millions upon millions of people love them, though, and if you don't, they're really not particularly in your way. Not everything Apple does is about you.
Q: Why is Apple adding more emoji?
A: Because emoji are a driving factor in getting people to install updates. That's critical especially for updates that also contain security patches.
Q: No seriously, why?
A: Because a new version of Unicode has more available. While Apple is also part of the process deciding which future emoji make it into the standard, they have to agree with the results, just like everyone else. Otherwise, you end up in a situation where Android or Samsung or Windows have emoji that don't render on Apple's OSes, which people will rightfully blame Apple for (and possibly consider it an argument to move to a different OS).
Q: Their software quality has been going downhill.
A: That's not a question.
Q: OK. Shouldn't they invest resources into improving software rather than adding emoji?
A: It's not an either-or proposition. Adding emoji is largely graphics designer work; most of the software engineering (such as a picker for different skin tones) has already been done years ago. So, adding emoji doesn't take up many software engineering resources, and even if it did, Apple has thousands of other software engineers spread around numerous teams. Make the argument that Apple should focus less on features and more on quality, not the argument that in order to do so, they should stop adding emoji.
Q: But emoji are stupid!
A: Also not a question, but a valid opinion. Millions upon millions of people love them, though, and if you don't, they're really not particularly in your way. Not everything Apple does is about you.
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Yup. I also wish we had search. We do on macOS!
(I know. There's suggestions. Sometimes.)
Every time I make a generalization, you feel compelled to basically say, "That's not me!" ?
Ever wonder why most major business platforms (team chat, content management, issue trackers, etc, etc) are adding emoji support everywhere they can?
Ever wonder why some people seem to succeed in work/business more than others? Almost as if the people building teams want people who can communicate well and who understand and get along with people who think differently than themselves?
Emojis are basically an interpersonal add-on to the alphabet for times where face-to-face comms isn't possible. If you don't value interpersonal-skills, you're closing yourself off from a BIG part of the world.
There is one there. Not sure if it came from the iOS 13.2 Beta 2, but when I type "bandaid" into a new text message, a bandaid emoji is available.Still no band-aid!!
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i wasn't talking abou tme at all - i was referring to the general reaction to emoji news on this forum. and yes - it wasn't me.
APPLE, STOP MAINTAINING STANDARDS COMPLIANCE AND CROSS PLATFORM MESSAGING COMPATIBILITY!
ALSO, GET RID OF THE LOWERCASE CHARACTER SET!