New emojis for 2019 include gender-neutral, interracial couples

The complete list of the new 2019 emojis was announced Feb. 5 and includes four variants of gender, gender-neutral couples and multiple options for couples of different skin tones.

The Unicode Consortium, a nonprofit corporation designed to promote and maintain the Unicode standard, approved the final emoji list for 2019. The list has been in the works since early 2018 and is scheduled for release through the later months of 2019, according to Unicode’s blog.

Ranging from representations of different disabilities (such as an ear with a hearing aid, a person with a cane and a wheelchair) to flamingos, sloths and waffles, the newest update certainly has a focus on inclusion.

The new update includes 59 completely new emojis. If you include the multiple gender variation options, the number rises to 75. Additionally, if various skin tones are considered, the total amount comes to 230 new emoji options.

The new emojis won’t be iPhone exclusive, either. Apple and Android products will be able to use them.

You can view the full list of emojis here.

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