What’s changing
It’s now easier to express yourself more authentically in Chat. We’re making the following updates to the emoji experience in Chat on web and mobile:
- Emoji set is updated to the latest version (Emoji 13.1), reflecting the latest emoji set and diversity and inclusion options
- Addition of a gender-neutral option for gender-modifiable emojis
- Emoji skin tone and gender preferences are saved per individual emoji
Two screenshots showing the emoji picking experience on an Android phone: Choosing the Add reaction option and the listing of emoji available to react to a message.
Who’s impacted
End users
Getting started
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: This feature will be ON by default and can not be disabled by the user.
Rollout pace
- Android:
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on August 2, 2021.
- Web and iOS:
- We anticipate this feature to become available for Google Chat on web and iOS in the coming weeks. We will provide an update on the Google Workspace Updates Blog at that time.
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers