iOS 26.4 Will Add These 9 New Emoji to Your iPhone

iOS 26.4 brings 9 fresh emoji—including Bigfoot, orca, and ballet dancers—to your iPhone this spring.
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iOS 26.4 Will Add These 9 New Emoji to Your iPhone
iOS 26.4 Will Add These 9 New Emoji to Your iPhone If you’ve ever wished your texts could include a trombone, an orca, or even Bigfoot, you’re in luck. Apple’s upcoming iOS 26.4 update—expected to roll out in March or April 2026—will introduce nine new emoji to the iPhone’s keyboard. These additions follow the Unicode Consortium’s latest emoji recommendations and continue Apple’s tradition of refreshing its emoji library every spring with major point updates like iOS 15.4, 16.4, and 18.4. Credit: Google For iPhone users who rely on emoji to express everything from sarcasm to celebration, these new icons promise more personality, precision, and fun in everyday messaging. What’s New in iOS 26.4’s Emoji Lineup? The nine new emoji coming to iOS 26.4 cover a surprisingly diverse range of themes—from nature and music to mythical creatures and emotional nuance. Here’s the full list: Trombone Treasure Chest Distorted Face Hairy Creature (aka Bigfoot or Sasquatch) Fight Cloud Apple Core Orca Ballet Dancers …