At this point in the coronavirus pandemic, we all know that face masks – which are carried out by public health officials agree It is one of our strongest weapons against the virus – unfortunately it can be controversial. Adults in the United States have it literally Thrown Childish seizures On wearing them. In recent days, Apple has quietly entered the debate to try to de-escalate the situation with an apparently strange solution: an emoji.
As I spotted it EmojipediaApple has updated its emoji-wearing face mask, known as “Face with Medical Mask,” with the release of iOS 14.2 beta 2 this week. Instead of being plain yellow with sad eyes looking sick, the face mask wearing emoji in the new beta looks happy. Indeed, one might say that a familiar smile.
That’s because it is, according to Emojipedia’s analysis. It’s actually one of the emojis we already have at our disposal, the “Smiling Face” emoji. Apple just put a mask on it.
Although it’s a minor change and isn’t final yet – it’s still a beta from iOS 14.2, the new emoji-wearing mask sends a powerful message. Wearing a mask doesn’t have to be a chore, or it signifies that you are sick or denotes dissatisfaction with the current state of the world. It could mean something completely different.
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Wearing a mask can mean that you are doing your part to protect your loved ones and your community during this global pandemic. It can also show that you are still enjoying life’s small moments when you can. Because even though the world is being terrorized by a horrific virus, we must continue.
I am not saying that people will have all the philosophies like me when they see the new mask wearing emojis, but it is important to note that changes in perception often begin in small steps.
According to Emojipedia, the original emoji-wearing Apple mask has remained the same for the past 12 years. Apple has made slight changes to emoji over the years to increase accuracy. It’s not the only company that portrayed the emoji wearing mask as sad or sick. Google, Microsoft, Twitter, and Facebook also take a similar approach.
Since emojis only changed in iOS 14.2 beta 2, they will still look sad when sent to users who do not have the beta or users on other platforms. Do a favor to the world and don’t wait for Apple’s final decision to smile when you put on your mask. Wearing a mask really makes a difference right now, and you should feel good about it.
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