New iPhone Emojis: Distorted Face & Bigfoot Arrive!

Apple has unveiled its fourth developer beta for iOS 26.4, bringing a substantial collection of 163 new emojis to iPhone users. Among these are 13 entirely new concepts, moving beyond mere skin tone variations of existing characters. The update, discovered by Emojipedia, is slated for a public release in late March or early April.

Users are buzzing with excitement over specific new additions. The 'distorted face' emoji, characterized by rosy cheeks and bulging eyes, has been hailed as a potential top performer. Additionally, a 'hairy creature' emoji, resembling Bigfoot, and other novelties like an orca, a landslide, and a trombone are generating significant online discussion and anticipation.

While most of the update comprises skin tone variations for existing emojis like 'people wrestling' and 'people with bunny ears,' the 13 new standalone emojis are the main draw. These include a treasure chest and a ballet dancer, adding diverse expressive possibilities for digital communication. This release follows closely on the heels of news about other emojis expected later in 2026.