Android 16 DP2 includes an updated emoji font file with 7 new emoji that are part of Unicode 16.0. Unicode, if you aren’t aware, is the universal text encoding standard that assigns unique ...

Finally, the Splatter emoji is associated with holi, paint, spill, stain, etc. Google is supporting these emoji in Android 16 DP2 so users can have fresh and fun communication.

Expect new emoji on devices by the end of 2024, but possibly in 2025. Mobile users may receive the emoji with updates like iOS 18 and Android 15 this fall.