And finally they arrived! The new batch of emojis for WhatsApp has been deployed today in version 2.12.373 of the popular instant messaging app. Specifically, these are the icons included in Unicode 7 and 8, the same ones that arrived on iOS a few months ago thanks to its iOS 9.1 update. Although at the moment these have only reached WhatsApp, it is expected that they will soon be fully implemented throughout Google’s operating system. Let’s remember that for some time now, these new WhatsApp emojis could already be used in its web version.
An update arrives with the new WhatsApp emojis
Thus, Android users can now enjoy famous emoticons that in a short time have become one of the most beloved, such as the taco, the unicorn, the thoughtful face with the hand on the chin, the hand making the rock symbol & roll, among many others. Furthermore, with the inclusion of these new WhatsApp emojis, the developers have taken the opportunity to reorganize the icon drawer, changing the design of some categories, such as nature, previously represented by a flower, is now an animal. The food section was previously recognized by a criss-crossed spoon and knife and is now a pear.
As always, this new version of WhatsApp has been launched on the company’s own website, as there is still some time before it officially arrives on Google Play. In the meantime, we can install it manually and enjoy these new WhatsApp emojis.
Installing WhatsApp 2.12.373 (December 3, 2015)
Before you start: The process is more direct if it is done from the smartphone itself. In addition, it is necessary to activate the “Unknown sources” option in our terminal. To do this, we must go to Settings → Security and activate this function.
- We download WhatsApp version 2.12.373 clicking (tap the blue “Download” button).
- A file is downloaded .apk (it may tell us that it can affect the system… we download anyway).
- We touch on the downloaded file so that proceed with the installation.
- When it ends, open WhatsApp normally and check that you already have the new emojis.
If you had a contact who delighted in sending you ‘unpublished’ emojis that were not represented on your Android, now you can compete as equals. Likewise, if you send someone one of these new emojis and the recipient has a lower version than this, a white box or empty space will appear.
With this update, WhatsApp is now up to date when it comes to Unicode versions. Now, you might be wondering how much is left for a new batch of emojis. The truth is that there is already an answer and that moment will come, at least in June 2016, when Unicode (the regulatory body for emoticons) launches its 9th version, which will include icons such as the cowboy, the selfie, the liar (long nose ), Mother Christmas, pregnant woman or the male version of flamenco: the dancing man. Find more information about it at .