The light behind the folded hands emoji was removed in the iOS 8.3 update in 2015. There are also varying versions of it depending on whether you use Apple, Android or Microsoft devices.

The expressive, oversized emoji —which some argue looks like it’s clapping—has a striking stare. That’s made it stand out as a funny canvas to make memes from. Origins of the Rubbing Hands ...

If you update your iPhone from iOS 8.3 from iOS 8.2, say goodbye to the old "prayer hands" emoji. Emojipedia has noted that, in the latest iOS, the emoji no longer has the golden light surrounding ...

The folded hands emoji shows two hands placed firmly together, meaning please or thank you. A common alternative use for this emoji is for prayer, using the same gesture as praying hands.

Release dates for emoji support always vary by the operating system, app or device, but the earliest support for Emoji 15.0 will be in October to December this year, likely on Android.