Unicode Consortium Proposes New Emoji Set for 2027 Release
The Unicode Consortium has proposed a new set of nine emoji for inclusion in Unicode 18.0, which could be available on devices by spring 2027. The proposed emoji include a pickle, a cracking face, leftward and rightward thumb sign gestures, a monarch butterfly, a lighthouse, a meteor, an eraser, and a net with a handle. The approval process for these emoji is expected to conclude in September, after which companies like Apple and Samsung will design and implement their versions. Historically, once approved, emoji are added to devices through software updates the following year. However, there is a possibility that some emoji may not be approved, as seen with the apple core emoji, which was withdrawn in 2025. 
