Android 17 is getting redesigned emoji even further from the blobs
9to5Google • • technology
Key Points:
- Google is launching a new collection of 3D emoji with Android 17, featuring added depth effects and a complete redesign of its emoji catalog, available first on Pixel phones later this year.
- The new 3D emoji move away from Google's previous cartoonish "blob" style toward a more realistic look similar to emoji on iPhone and Samsung devices.
- Google emphasizes that the updated emoji aim to convey emotions more physically and vividly in digital communication, though the beloved blob emojis will not be returning.
- The redesign may improve cross-platform emoji consistency but marks a clear departure from the unique and expressive blob designs that many users cherished.
- This update is part of broader Android 17 enhancements, including new features for Android Auto and Gemini Intelligence, debuting on Pixel and Samsung devices.