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Apple's iOS 18.4 Update Introduces Eight New Emojis, Including a Viral 'Exhausted' Face

The 'Face With Bags Under Eyes' emoji has quickly gained traction as a cultural symbol of societal fatigue, while the update also adds AI features and expanded language support.

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In this Saturday, March 14, 2020, file photo, an Apple logo adorns the facade of the downtown Brooklyn Apple store in New York. 
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Overview

  • Apple's iOS 18.4 update is now live, featuring eight new emojis, including a harp, a radish, a shovel, and the flag of Sark.
  • The 'Face With Bags Under Eyes' emoji has become an online sensation, resonating with users as a reflection of modern exhaustion.
  • The inclusion of the Sark flag emoji highlights the complexities of Unicode Consortium policies, which have limited new flag additions in recent years.
  • The update also introduces enhancements to Apple Intelligence and expanded language accessibility, aligning with Apple's global and personalization goals.
  • Future emoji releases, including potential additions like a 'fight cloud' and Sasquatch, are reportedly under consideration by the Unicode Consortium for later in 2025.