Android 16 DP2 includes an updated emoji font file with 7 new emoji that are part of Unicode 16.0. Unicode, if you aren’t aware, is the universal text encoding standard that assigns unique ...

Android reactions now show up properly on iPhones, fixing a major messaging headache. Previously, Android reactions would appear as separate messages, cluttering up chats—especially in group texts.

Finally, the Splatter emoji is associated with holi, paint, spill, stain, etc. Google is supporting these emoji in Android 16 DP2 so users can have fresh and fun communication.

Let's start with an emoji that perfectly captures my mood 90% of the day: the face in clouds emoji. This emoji sums up the main difference between Android's and iOS's design approaches.