An array of inclusion and accessibility themed symbols are among the next batch of emojis due for release later this year.
A mechanical arm, a guide dog, people in wheelchairs, and several new variations of people holding hands are to be included.
Last year, Apple asked for more inclusive emoji to represent people with disabilities, and now The Keepers of the Emoji have affirmed that request in full.
Also in the 2019 set: axes, orangutans, falafel, and ice cubes.https://t.co/gGKQeT5wXV
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230 new emojis in total are set for release, following Apple's proposal last year to better represent people with disabilities.
Apart from humans, there's also set to be a greater variation of animals, with orangutans, flamingos, otters and sloths to make the cut.
Falafel, waffles, and ice cubes are to be included in the food and drink section.
A white heart is reportedly the most requested colour heart, but if reports are to be believed, all major colours will be represented with circle, heart-shaped and square emojis.
It's believed these new emojis will take a few months to show up.
