# Expanding Emoji Offerings Apple Will Be Introducing 157 New Emojis in 2018 By Ell Smith | Published 2018-02-09 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-emojis-in-2018 References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2018/2/apple-new-emoji-ios-mango-red-hair-bald) & [emojipedia.org](https://emojipedia.org/apple/) [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animated-stickers) has been updating its emoji offerings in an effort to promote diversity and inclusivity and has recently announced it will be introducing 157 [new emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-emojis) in 2018. Some of these new characters will include a mango, a bagel, evil super villains and a number of new hair coloring options, including red and white. In addition to color, Apple's hair offerings will also feature curly and straight stylings to offer further personalization and engagement. This emoji expansion will occur during the next update and marks the brand's efforts to promote a more inclusive collection of characters and figures. More importantly, these emoji updates present users with a [more effective method of communication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emochat). Image Credit: EMOJIPEDIA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Diversity in Emojis:** Introducing a wide range of emojis that represent diverse communities and promote inclusivity. - **Personalized Emojis:** Offering customizable emojis with different hair colors and styles for further personalization and engagement. - **Effective Communication Through Emojis:** Using emojis as an effective method of communication, conveying emotions and messages more easily. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** Leveraging technology to develop diverse and personalized emoji offerings. - **Communication:** Utilizing emojis as a means to enhance and improve communication methods. - **Entertainment:** Exploring the potential of emojis to create engaging and interactive entertainment experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Animated Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omoji.md) - [Retro-Inspired Animated Stickers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animated-stickers.md) - [Interactive Emoji Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-game.md) - [Cross-Platform Mobile Emojis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-reactions.md) - [Festive Sticker Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-emojis-sticker-pack.md) - [Emoji Asset Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emoji-saga.md) - [Emoji-Inspired Customizable Web Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-web-browser.md) - [Expansive Emoticon Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amicons.md) - [Emoji-Centric Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-gum-emoji.md)