iOS gets new Emojis, Android soon to Follow

With the iOS 9.1 release, Apple updated their emoji set to include 184 new emojis, making iOS the first mobile OS to include every emoji from the Unicode Standard. Because Android currently lacks these new emojis, it will fail to display the emoji should an iOS device send a message containing one. One reddit user realized this could cause an issue, and took to /r/Android to voice his complaints and to urge Google to quickly update Android. Rather than shouting into the wind on a forum thread, many users were directed to star the issue on the Android issue tracker to get Google’s attention. Well, it seems to have worked as the issue has prompted a direct response from Hiroshi Lockheimer, Senior Vice President of Android:

@lockheimer: So I have a feeling y’all want new emojis? a) Thanks for the feedback, b) We’re on it, and c) Sorry!

Sometimes, complaining about Android on a forum really will get Google’s attention. Maybe we can get Google to make Hangouts faster? Or maybe that’s just wishful thinking. In any case, if you don’t want to wait for the next Android update to use these new emojis, XDA Recognized Developer DespairFactor has posted a flashable zip to install the new iOS emojis.

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OnePlus 2 Invite Window Extended from 24 hours to 3 Days

Before, if you were able to get an invite for the OnePlus 2, you would only have 24 hours to use it before it would expire. Said invite would go back into the pool and then it would be sent to another person. Today, the company has announced that you’ll now get 3 full days to purchase your OnePlus 2 after you receive the invite before it’s expires.

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