iOS 26.4
Apple lists eight new Emoji 17.0 designs in this update.
Updated 17 July 2026
Twemoji artwork preview. Copy buttons return real Unicode text, so the receiving device chooses its final design.
New Apple Emojis 2026: iOS 26.4, Emoji 17.0 & Unicode 18 Beta
See the eight new Apple emoji designs now included in iOS 26.4, check the 163 Emoji 17.0 additions including standardized variants and sequences, and learn how to get the new emojis in 2026 without confusing the Unicode 18 beta list with a phone rollout.
Emoji 17.0 — released Available in iOS 26.4 Unicode 18.0 — beta
Emoji 17.0: 163 additions
The Unicode count includes new characters, variants, and standardized sequences.
Unicode 18.0 beta
Planned candidates only. Names and final inclusion may change.
Live release directory
Search the new Apple emoji and Unicode beta list
Filter released Emoji 16.0 and Emoji 17.0 characters separately from the Unicode 18.0 beta candidates. Artwork previews keep newer emoji visible even when the device font has not caught up.
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Available in iOS 26.4Emoji 17.0
Distorted Face
U+1FAEAA warped face that can fit confusion, overwhelm, awkwardness, or a surreal reaction. Context decides the tone.
Encoded in Emoji 17.0 and included in Apple’s iOS 26.4 emoji update. Other platforms may roll it out on a different schedule.
Available in iOS 26.4Emoji 17.0
Fight Cloud
U+1FAEFA comic-style cloud for a scuffle, chaotic argument, or playful description of conflict.
Encoded in Emoji 17.0 and included in Apple’s iOS 26.4 emoji update. Other platforms may roll it out on a different schedule.
Available in iOS 26.4Emoji 17.0
Hairy Creature
U+1FAC8The official name is Hairy Creature. Bigfoot and Sasquatch are common search aliases rather than separate emoji.
Encoded in Emoji 17.0 and included in Apple’s iOS 26.4 emoji update. Other platforms may roll it out on a different schedule.
Available in iOS 26.4Emoji 17.0
Ballet Dancer
U+1F9D1 U+200D U+1FA70A person-and-ballet-shoes sequence for ballet, dance practice, performances, and dancers of any gender.
Encoded in Emoji 17.0 and included in Apple’s iOS 26.4 emoji update. Other platforms may roll it out on a different schedule.
Available in iOS 26.4Emoji 17.0
Orca
U+1FACDAn orca for marine life, whale watching, ocean conservation, or the animal itself.
Encoded in Emoji 17.0 and included in Apple’s iOS 26.4 emoji update. Other platforms may roll it out on a different schedule.
Available in iOS 26.4Emoji 17.0
Landslide
U+1F6D8A landslide or rockfall symbol for hazards, blocked routes, natural disasters, and safety warnings.
Encoded in Emoji 17.0 and included in Apple’s iOS 26.4 emoji update. Other platforms may roll it out on a different schedule.
Available in iOS 26.4Emoji 17.0
Trombone
U+1FA8AA trombone for brass music, marching bands, jazz, orchestras, and musical practice.
Encoded in Emoji 17.0 and included in Apple’s iOS 26.4 emoji update. Other platforms may roll it out on a different schedule.
Available in iOS 26.4Emoji 17.0
Treasure Chest
U+1FA8EA treasure chest for rewards, valuables, discoveries, games, pirates, or something worth keeping.
Encoded in Emoji 17.0 and included in Apple’s iOS 26.4 emoji update. Other platforms may roll it out on a different schedule.
Released standardEmoji 16.0
Face with Bags Under Eyes
U+1FAE9A tired-looking face commonly used for exhaustion, little sleep, burnout, or a very long day.
Released in Emoji 16.0. Device and app support still depends on installed software.
Released standardEmoji 16.0
Fingerprint
U+1FAC6A fingerprint for identity, biometric access, security, investigation, or privacy topics.
Released in Emoji 16.0. Device and app support still depends on installed software.
Released standardEmoji 16.0
Leafless Tree
U+1FABEA bare tree for winter, drought, environmental loss, dormancy, or a stark seasonal mood.
Released in Emoji 16.0. Device and app support still depends on installed software.
Released standardEmoji 16.0
Root Vegetable
U+1FADCA general root vegetable, useful for gardening, produce, cooking, beets, turnips, or similar foods.
Released in Emoji 16.0. Device and app support still depends on installed software.
Released standardEmoji 16.0
Harp
U+1FA89A harp for music, orchestras, Celtic traditions, calm sounds, or an angelic atmosphere.
Released in Emoji 16.0. Device and app support still depends on installed software.
Released standardEmoji 16.0
Shovel
U+1FA8FA shovel for digging, gardening, construction, snow clearing, or hard work.
Released in Emoji 16.0. Device and app support still depends on installed software.
Released standardEmoji 16.0
Splatter
U+1FADFA splatter shape for paint, liquid, mess, impact, or a dramatic visual reaction.
Released in Emoji 16.0. Device and app support still depends on installed software.
Released standardEmoji 16.0
Flag: Sark
U+1F1E8 U+1F1F6The flag sequence for Sark. Some platforms may show regional letters instead of a flag until support arrives.
Released in Emoji 16.0. Flag rendering depends on operating-system and app support.
Beta — not yet releasedUnicode 18.0 beta
Lighthouse
U+1F6D9The name, code point, appearance, and final inclusion can change before Unicode 18.0 is released.
Unicode 18.0 beta candidate. It is not a released emoji and is not expected to render on normal keyboards yet.
No copy button until release
Beta — not yet releasedUnicode 18.0 beta
Meteor
U+1FA8BThe name, code point, appearance, and final inclusion can change before Unicode 18.0 is released.
Unicode 18.0 beta candidate. It is not a released emoji and is not expected to render on normal keyboards yet.
No copy button until release
Beta — not yet releasedUnicode 18.0 beta
Eraser
U+1FA8CThe name, code point, appearance, and final inclusion can change before Unicode 18.0 is released.
Unicode 18.0 beta candidate. It is not a released emoji and is not expected to render on normal keyboards yet.
No copy button until release
Beta — not yet releasedUnicode 18.0 beta
Net with Handle
U+1FA8DThe name, code point, appearance, and final inclusion can change before Unicode 18.0 is released.
Unicode 18.0 beta candidate. It is not a released emoji and is not expected to render on normal keyboards yet.
No copy button until release
Beta — not yet releasedUnicode 18.0 beta
Monarch Butterfly
U+1FACCThe name, code point, appearance, and final inclusion can change before Unicode 18.0 is released.
Unicode 18.0 beta candidate. It is not a released emoji and is not expected to render on normal keyboards yet.
No copy button until release
Beta — not yet releasedUnicode 18.0 beta
Pickle
U+1FADDThe name, code point, appearance, and final inclusion can change before Unicode 18.0 is released.
Unicode 18.0 beta candidate. It is not a released emoji and is not expected to render on normal keyboards yet.
No copy button until release
Beta — not yet releasedUnicode 18.0 beta
Cracking Face
U+1FAEBThe name, code point, appearance, and final inclusion can change before Unicode 18.0 is released.
Unicode 18.0 beta candidate. It is not a released emoji and is not expected to render on normal keyboards yet.
No copy button until release
Beta — not yet releasedUnicode 18.0 beta
Leftwards Thumb Sign
U+1FAF9The name, code point, appearance, and final inclusion can change before Unicode 18.0 is released.
Unicode 18.0 beta candidate. It is not a released emoji and is not expected to render on normal keyboards yet.
No copy button until release
Beta — not yet releasedUnicode 18.0 beta
Rightwards Thumb Sign
U+1FAFAThe name, code point, appearance, and final inclusion can change before Unicode 18.0 is released.
Unicode 18.0 beta candidate. It is not a released emoji and is not expected to render on normal keyboards yet.
No copy button until release
Two separate release layers
Unicode approval does not install an emoji on every phone
Unicode defines the character and sequence. Apple, Google, Samsung, Microsoft, and individual apps then add their own artwork on separate schedules. That is why a released emoji can still appear as a box on older software.
- Released standard: the Unicode sequence is final and can be copied as text.
- Vendor rollout: your operating system still needs artwork and font support.
- Beta candidate: do not treat the name, code point, or inclusion as final.
Clear rollout answers
New emoji questions
Release status is separated from phone availability so a draft is never presented as a working emoji.
How do I get the new emoji on iPhone?
Install iOS 26.4 on a supported device, then reopen the emoji keyboard. App and device support can still vary, and a recipient with older software may see a box instead of a newer emoji.
What was the Emoji 17.0 release date?
Emoji 17.0 was released with Unicode 17.0 on September 9, 2025. Phone makers then added their own artwork on separate schedules; Apple included eight new emoji designs in iOS 26.4.
Why does Unicode list 163 Emoji 17.0 additions while Apple lists eight?
Apple's release notes count eight new emoji designs. Unicode's total of 163 includes characters plus skin-tone, gender, family, and other standardized sequences, so the figures measure different things.
Are Unicode 18.0 emoji available to copy yet?
No. Unicode 18.0 is still in beta, so its candidates, names, code points, and final inclusion can change. This tracker intentionally disables copying for beta candidates.
Is the Fingerprint emoji new for 2026?
Fingerprint belongs to Emoji 16.0, which was released before Emoji 17.0. It remains a high-interest newer emoji, but it is not an upcoming Unicode 18.0 candidate.
Why does a new emoji show as an empty box?
The character can be valid Unicode before an operating system, font, browser, or app has added artwork for it. Update the device and app; if support is still missing, the text may render as a box or placeholder.
Primary release documents
Official status sources
Release names and status are checked against the Unicode Consortium and Apple update documentation.