The pictorial shorthand of emojis is perfect for small phone screens. It has also sprawled into a lexicon rich in metaphor and humor.

Windows 10’s July update quietly broke the emoji search panel, frustrating users who rely on it daily. No official fix yet - many are rolling back the update.

On World Emoji Day, celebrated on July 17, we celebrate emojis in all their quirky, colorful glory. Love them or judge them, ...