Android 17 is getting redesigned emoji, and Google is clearly never bringing back the blobs

Android 17 is getting redesigned emoji, and Google is clearly never bringing back the blobs

Google is introducing a new collection of emoji in Android 17 that delivers 3D textures for the entire catalog of emoji in Android and other Google products, but it’s abundantly clear that the beloved blobs are never coming back. more…

Google introduces Noto 3D, its new emoji set to make digital expression feel more tangible

Google is bringing a shift to everyday messaging, promising a more expressive and immersive way to communicate beyond plain text and static icons. Read more...

Google Unveils Noto 3D: A Revolutionary Emoji Experience

Google today announced Noto 3D, a new emoji collection designed to bring physicality and depth to digital communication. The update moves away from the flat emoji designs of recent years, introducing three-dimensional characters that aim to make messages feel more expressive and present. The company framed the evolution of emoji as a reflection of how digital communication continues to change. From the blob emoji of the 2010s to today’s announce…