Apple is rolling out the new emoji as part of the latest update to its operating system. The iOS 14.2 software, which was released to developers last week, is expected to be released publicly this ...

Apple users will soon be able to express themselves with a new emoji that seems to be in good spirits, wearing a mask to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

However, with masks becoming ubiquitous due to the pandemic, Apple is changing the emoji’s look in the upcoming iOS 14.2 update so that it doesn’t look quite as sad, according to Emojipedia.

Apple's new smiling mask emoji will soon be available to users. The emoji seems to be in good spirits, wearing a mask to help curb the spread of COVID-19.