David Bowie Emojis Included in New iPhone Update
The latest iOS update for iPhone will feature “male and female singer” emoji’s based on the cover of David Bowie’s 1973 album, Aladdin Sane, The Sun reports. It is a part of a profession selection that includes firefighters, painters, doctors, scientists, pilots, and more. Take a look at the male and female singer emojis below via Emojipedia. iOS 10.2 also includes updated versions of previously released transportation and food emojis.
The new Aladdin Sane emojis are homages to the late icon, who passed away earlier this year. In January, he released his final album, Blackstar, which was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize.
Read “Anthems for the Moon: David Bowie’s Sci-Fi Explorations” and “How to Mourn an Icon: Rob Sheffield on the Brilliant David Bowie Book He Wrote in a Month” on the Pitch.
Here’s a look at new emojis coming to next iPhone update.
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Revisit David Bowie’s “The Jean Genie” video:
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