Gboard Reverses Controversial Emoji Picker Redesign in Latest Beta

Gboard rolls back unpopular emoji picker changes in beta update 15.5.7. Learn what’s new and what users can expect.
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Gboard Reverses Controversial Emoji Picker Redesign in Latest Beta
Gboard emoji picker redesign: What’s been reversed and why it matters Gboard’s emoji picker redesign didn’t exactly receive the warmest welcome. Google recently rolled out updates to its popular keyboard app, introducing a visual overhaul to how emojis, stickers, GIFs, and emoticons are organized. While the intention was to enhance usability, user feedback has pushed Google to revert some key elements of the Gboard emoji picker redesign. In the latest Gboard beta version 15.5.7.766552071, the tech giant is addressing the concerns by bringing back features that many users found essential. If you've been wondering why your Gboard interface changed and what’s coming back, this guide explains it all. Image : Google What went wrong with the Gboard emoji picker redesign? When Google rolled out the updated emoji picker in early June 2025, users immediately noticed a few controversial changes. The interface was restructured into a horizontal carousel with large rectangular cards for each cont…