Aren’t there already enough emojis on WhatsApp? Obviously not! There are now six new smileys to choose from in Messenger. We reveal what they mean.
WhatsApp is introducing six brand new emojis in March. (Source: WhatsApp, Emojipedia; Montage: Netzwelt)
- WhatsApp is currently introducing six new emojis.
- They are part of the new Unicode 15.1 emoji set.
- Included are, among other things, two smileys that shake their heads.
There are now over 3,000 emojis in WhatsApp and Co. But that is apparently not enough. The messenger is currently expanding its set with six new images. These are the emojis horizontal shaking of the head, vertical shaking of the head, phoenix, lime, brown mushroom and a broken chain.
The emojis mentioned were officially added to the emoji set by the Unicode Consortium in September 2023 and are now gradually being added to apps that use emojis. WhatsApp is therefore not the only messenger that is currently adding these emojis. Just a few days ago, Apple made this available in iMessage with the update to iOS 17.4.
2x shaking head, bird, mushroom, lime and broken chain
What do these emojis mean and when should you use them? This emerges from the official submissions to the Unicode Consortium. We have listed the meaning of the individual emojis below:
- horizontal head shaking: You can use this emoji to symbolize your rejection. It stands for “no”.
- vertical head shaking: With this emoji you signal your approval. It stands for “yes.”
- Phoenix: The phoenix bird has different meanings depending on the culture, which often only become clear in conjunction with other emojis. For example, it can serve as a symbol of rebirth or female rule.
- Lime: The lime emoji can represent the fruit itself, but can also represent freshness, spiciness or a sense of humor.
- brown mushroom: The brown mushroom can also represent a mushroom itself or be used as a symbol of spirituality and decay.
- broken chain: The emoji can be used, among other things, as a symbol of freedom gained, but also that something is broken – such as a hyperlink.
To use the new emojis, you must first update WhatsApp. The emoji update is currently rolling out for both iOS and Android.
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