Google's emojis are getting a face-lift in Android 12 this fall. What to know

Get a sneak peek at how Google is polishing its emoji for an update later this month.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 82 words · Lisa Banks

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And you don’t have to be fluent in emoji to understand why.

Google spelled it out in a recentblog post.

Google points to the pie emoji as an example.

Which emoji do we know are changing?

Google’s new face mask emoji will have open eyes.

What other changes are happening in Android 12?

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