SAN FRANCISCO (WHDH) — Apple announced that it will be replacing its pistol emoji in their upcoming software update, one of many changes coming to their emojis.
The pistol emoji will be replaced in the update with a green water gun. The change comes after the pistol and other weapons emojis were used in threatening social media posts. An anti-gun violence group also started a campaign to get rid of the emoji.
Other emojis being added include more female career options, such as a detective, police officer and construction worker. Female athletes were also added, along with more family options for single parents. A rainbow pride flag joins the flag options as well.
The new update, IOS 10, will be released this fall.
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