Emojis

The obscure "input symbol for Latin capital letters" is now less popular than "aerial tramway" on Twitter

If you're bald, ginger, grey-haired - or love lobster - these are the ones you've been waiting for.

Scientists are campaigning for a new emoji which they feel could be vital during earthquakes.

The imminent arrival of redheads to the emoji universe is welcomed by Scots campaigning to take their place in text-messaging apps.

Microsoft plans to replace its revolver emoji with a water pistol, following similar moves by others.

Researchers have called for the creation of more emoji options to "increase self-representation".

The company says very few of the current emojis "speak to the life experiences of those with disabilities".

Alexis Ohanian, who is married to Serena Williams, says "we want our kids to have emojis that look like their parents".