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Google is making Android emojis more realistic. That’s exactly why they’re getting worse.

I didn't want to believe it, but it's sounding more and more likely: a first look at Android 17's new Noto 3D emoji redesign shows that Google's completely overhauling the icons you see on an Android ...
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Google just redesigned emojis in Android 17 – here's what's changing

Google hosted The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026 on Tuesday, a livestream on YouTube where the company unveiled some of the new features coming to Android 17 this year ahead of next week's big Google ...
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10 emoji that just look better on Android than iOS

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...
Android Authority

Google is giving Android's 4,000 emojis a 3D glow-up, but there's a catch

Google has announced a major refresh for all 4,000 emojis on Android. Google will replace the existing flat emojis with 3D ones later this year. When they first arrive, the new emojis will roll out to ...
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Google is making Android emojis more realistic. That’s exactly why they’re getting worse.

Tom has been covering technology since 2019, having worked as part of the phones team at TechRadar and then as an editor at What to Watch. Since 2025 he’s been a freelance contributor for many more ...