iOS 17.4 update may give your emojis a cartoonish makeover

If you’re an iPhone user, you’re probably awaiting the iOS 17.4 update with bated breath that is scheduled to roll out in early March. Not too long ago, Apple announced a bunch of new emojis with its beta update. However, reports now suggest that all emojis on iOS might be getting a cartoon-like makeover.

According to the company, these will further be used to add a touch of creativity and character to communication across devices, including the Apple Watch, Mac and iPad. Excited to learn more? Here’s everything you need to know about them.

iOS 17.4 update: What is different about the new emojis?

A 9to5mac report mentions how Apple will be unveiling six new emojis with its iOS 17.4 update. The report mentions how the update was brought in to introduce new ways of approval or denial and also add a fun element to your grocery lists. 

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Many of the new emojis will also be brought in to promote inclusivity, as Apple has added non-gender-specific family symbols along with new directions for wheelchair emojis. Alternatively, the company has even included a mushroom that looks right out of a Mario game. 

How to get the new iOS 17.4 emojis on your Apple devices

The update, which was made available to beta users in January, will gradually begin rolling out as a stable version for iPhone users. Expected to be available early next month, Apple will also include various other additions, such as sideloading of apps on iPhones.

Apart from this, the new emoji characters will even expand beyond iPhone users and will also be made available for everything beginning from a MacBook to an Apple Vision Pro.