Android 16 Developer Preview 2 introduces new emoji from Unicode 16.0

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Google has released Android 16 Developer Preview 2, which introduces support for seven new emoji from the Unicode 16.0 standard. These include a face with bags under the eyes, a fingerprint, and a harp. The update features an improved emoji font file, allowing users to view the new emoji. Devices running Android 16 DP2 can display these emoji, while those on older versions may not. This release continues Google's trend of quickly adopting new Unicode standards, with more emoji expected in future updates.


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