Google Pixel Tweaks Emoji Designs To Match iPhone In Latest Android 16 Beta

Google Pixel Tweaks Emoji Designs To Match iPhone In Latest Android 16 Beta

Google Pixel Emoji Redesign Rolls Out in Android 16 Beta Google Pixel emoji redesign has quietly arrived with the Android 16 QPR3 Beta, and many users are already noticing something familiar. The latest update tweaks several well-known emoji to look closer to Apple’s iPhone designs, answering a common question Pixel users have been asking: why do emojis look different across devices? Google confirms these changes are part of a broader visual refresh ahead of a larger emoji rollout tied to Unicode 17.0. While the update isn’t flashy, it represents a meaningful shift in how Android emojis are evolving. The redesign is live now for Pixel devices enrolled in the beta program. Early reactions suggest this is more about consistency than creativity. For everyday messaging, that subtlety may be exactly the point. Credit: Google Android 16 QPR3 Beta Brings Subtle Emoji Changes Android 16 QPR3 Beta 1 introduces refreshed emoji designs without making a big announcement. Google has adjusted select em…