Android to Simplify Use of Emojis and GIFs

Speedy Summary

• Google is rolling out a beta redesign for the emoji menu in the Gboard app on Android.
• The new layout simplifies navigation by categorizing various options (Emojis, GIFs, Stickers, Kaomoji, and Bitmoji) into separate tabs:

– Emoji Tab: Features regular emojis and customizable Emoji Kitchen suggestions.
– GIF Tab: Provides suggested GIFs with options to view recent usage or search for specific GIFs via a search bar.
– stickers Tab: Includes sticker packs, installed stickers, and recently used ones.
– Kaomoji Tab: Displays text-based simplified emojis as alternatives to graphic ones.
– Bitmoji tab: Connects with the Bitmoji app (requires installation of Bitmoji).

• Users can sign up for the beta via this link to access these features. iOS support is unavailable at this time.

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