Apple(US:AAPL) Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-17 03:19Core Insights - Apple is set to introduce 9 new emojis in the upcoming iOS 16.4 update, scheduled for release between March and April this year, to enhance user expression [1][4] Group 1: New Emojis - The 9 new emojis include a trombone, treasure chest, distorted face, furry creature (also known as Bigfoot), fighting cloud, apple core, orca, ballet dancer, and landslide, each designed to cater to diverse scenarios and creative expressions [4] - The distorted face emoji has gained popularity on the Discord platform, serving as a transformed version of the awkward face emoji, known for its exaggerated visual effect that enhances user interaction [4] Group 2: Customization Features - The iPhone 15 Pro and subsequent models will feature Apple's smart function "Genmoji," allowing users to customize emojis or combine existing ones, adding a personalized touch to emoji usage [4] - The new emojis will be directly integrated into the native emoji keyboard on iPhones, enabling users to access them without additional steps, thereby enriching the emoji library's completeness [4]