Cross-platform consistency,New Folder (2014) and gun sense, has taken hold in the emoji universe.
Microsoft announced on Friday that it will be switching its gun emoji to a water pistol. The change came two days after Google rolled out an update that replaced its gun emoji with the colorful water pistol toy. Facebook also confirmed to Emojipedia on the day of the Google update that it was in the process of making the switch, too.
SEE ALSO: How emoji are madeSo now, with Microsoft's switch, all major platforms have abandoned gun emojis in favor of water pistols.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
The gun-to-water pistol transition began in 2016, when Apple, via Unicode, initiated the change.
As Microsoft's reference to "values" in its tweet indicates, the recent switches by Google and Microsoft could reflect solidarity with the growing gun control movement. High school students across the country have staged walk-outs as part of the "March For Our Lives" movement started by Parkland, FL shooting survivors.
The change may be "values" based, but it's also an important one for cross-platform communication.
"When dealing with an emoji like this, the most important part is that there is some form of consistency between platforms," Jeremy Burge, the editor of Emojipedia, said. "It probably doesn’t matter too much which eye is closed in the winking face emoji, but when we’re talking about the difference between a toy and a weapon the difference is important."
Stablecoin bill advances in U.S. Senate as Trump critics call to end his crypto dealings
Intense winds force plane to abort landing at last
Carmelo Anthony posted a photo of the Oklahoma City Thunder's damaged charter plane
Gwyneth Paltrow's 'Seven' themed Halloween costume needs a spoiler alert
Dyson V8 Plus cordless vacuum: $120 off at Amazon
The iPhone 8 has been majorly discounted in China after low demand: report
Rose McGowan leads backlash against Kevin Spacey amid allegations of sexual misconduct
There's a major problem with both Apple and Google's burger emoji
NYT Connections hints and answers for May 10: Tips to solve 'Connections' #699.
Twitter updates revenge porn policies 'to better protect victims'
The best day to book your flight, according to Google
Download this: Lure's 'chat stories' will get you ready for Halloween
How you can help Puerto Rico get clean, safe water
Mitsubishi's electric e
Against Fear
NASA's scary space playlist is here just in time for Halloween
How to set
GameStop basically just turned itself into a Blockbuster for video games
Philips now allows customers to 3D print replacement parts
So, uh, why was Bryan Singer's name trending after the Kevin Spacey allegations?
Fritz vs. Zverev 2024 livestream: Watch US Open for freeApple Clean Up vs. Google Magic Eraser vs. Samsung Galaxy AI: Which one erases objects better?Microsoft's 'Recall' feature can't be uninstalled after allHow to unblock Redtube for freeWordle today: The answer and hints for August 30Boeing's Starliner was mysteriously blooping like a submarine in space. Here's why.Fritz vs. Zverev 2024 livestream: Watch US Open for freeTIFF 2024 preview: 15 movies you ought to know aboutGmail on Android now lets you ask Gemini to find that pesky lost emailChicago Sky vs. Las Vegas Aces 2024 livestream: Watch live WNBAConnecticut Sun vs. Washington Mystics 2024 livestream: Watch live WNBAProject DualPlay: This gaming laptop's touchpad doubles as a controllerNYT Strands hints, answers for September 2X will stay banned in Brazil following Supreme Court decisionSeattle Storm vs. Connecticut Sun 2024 livestream: Watch live WNBAWordle today: The answer and hints for August 31TIFF 2024 preview: 15 movies you ought to know aboutBest Labor Day sale outdoor deals: Amazon, REI, Home Deopt and moreWordle today: The answer and hints for September 1Apple's FineWoven cases may get replaced soon The 3 places NASA could hunt for signs of ancient life on Mars in 2020 People just can't get enough of ADHM's music, sets record with a billion streams China is censoring social media less now—but it's not freedom Google Maps now lets you create and share lists of places Elon Musk predicts all new cars will be fully autonomous in ten years Major League Soccer team seeks 'chief tattoo officer' Gift your Valentine their true heart's desire with a fried chicken bouquet Disney cuts ties with PewDiePie after anti Hotline, the new dating app that makes you talk on the phone 'SNL' mocked Trump and scored its highest ratings in 6 years The Washington Post hunts younger readers, launching on Snapchat Discover Here are the stores that have dumped Trump Stephen Fry shuts down Donald Trump with the most British insult ever It sure looks like the iPhone 8 won't get long distance wireless charging The internet Photoshops the crap out of Justin Trudeau staring at Trump's hand This BBC weather presenter just busted out a total mic drop of a pun The NBA banned being jerks on Twitter, so now teams are being obnoxiously nice to each other Bruno Mars' tribute to Prince at the Grammys was great A university was attacked by its lightbulbs, vending machines and lamp posts Blue Ivy's excitement throughout the Grammys was hard not to love
1.2724s , 10101.46875 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【New Folder (2014)】,Evergreen Information Network