The Pickle Is In: You’ll See This Emoji and More on Your Device Next Year
I’m predicting the pickle emoji will knock the eggplant emoji off its pedestal.
Next year, a new emoji is set to join the ranks: a pickle. This addition was announced by the Unicode Consortium on July 14. Among the nine new emojis to be introduced in 2027, the pickle could potentially take the spotlight from the eggplant, which has been the go-to symbol for male anatomy. The Unicode Consortium initially proposed a squinty face emoji for 2025, but it was later recommended to change it to a cracking face emoji in January.
The cracking face emoji appears to be more relatable to today's times, symbolizing resilience and a brave front in challenging situations. Once approved, companies such as Apple and Samsung will design and implement these emojis into their devices, typically through a software update in the spring. However, consumers will not see these emojis on their phones until 2027.
The Unicode Consortium plans to open proposals for the next round of new emojis as soon as these are rolled out. Anyone can submit an idea for a new emoji, and the consortium usually publishes proposed new emojis in a public document late in the year. The most recent set of emojis was accepted in October 2025.
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