Your iPhone with iOS 26 update will get these 8 emojis: Check out
Apple will roll out eight new emoji in a future iOS 26 update, as part of the Unicode 17.0 release. From an orca to a distorted face, here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming soon to your emoji keyboard.
Trombone Whether you’re a music lover or just being sarcastic, the new Trombone emoji might come in handy for both.
2/9
Treasure Chest A classic pirate-worthy emoji finally arrives. Ideal for chats about secrets, wins, or just plain sarcasm.
3/9
Distorted Face One of the oddest additions yet. Expect this emoji to appear when life feels a bit... off.
4/9
Apple Core A nod to minimalism, decay, or the end of something sweet. Interpret it how you like.
5/9
Fight Cloud Straight out of a comic book — this emoji is made for chaotic group chats and playful arguments.
6/9
Ballet Dancers Graceful and poised, this emoji adds some elegance to your messages. Or maybe just drama.
7/9
Hairy Creature Bigfoot? Yeti? You decide. Either way, it’s weird enough to be fun.
8/9
Orca A sleek, intelligent addition to the emoji list. Marine fans will appreciate this one.
9/9
When will these emoji arrive on your iPhone? These eight emoji are part of the Unicode 17.0 update, but Apple is expected to roll them out in a future iOS 26 update later this year. Based on past timelines, don’t expect them before early 2026.
