The latest beta update for Google Pixel phones, known as Android 16 QPR3, introduces several refreshed emoji designs. Among the updates are new looks for emojis such as the Melting Face, Face Exhaling, and Loudly Crying Face. These changes, while mostly subtle, align Google’s emoji more closely with those from Apple, featuring a simpler and more familiar aesthetic for users transitioning from iOS devices.
Specific alterations include a frontward angle for the "Face Exhaling" emoji and a reduction in mouth size for the "Loudly Crying Face." Additionally, the "Cold Face" emoji has been simplified by removing the snow element on top. Other emojis, like the Raccoon and Flashlight, have also been updated to fit this new design trend.
Although the update includes numerous emoji revisions, it does not yet feature the new additions from Unicode 17.0, such as "Distorted Face" and "Orca." All changes are currently active in the initial beta version of QPR3, which is available on compatible Pixel devices.