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

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

Emojis in text messages boost relationship satisfaction by making people feel emotionally heard and connected.

These “emoji-over-face” parents are often met with confusion or criticism, accused of being overly cautious or even paranoid.

These “emoji-over-face” parents are often met with confusion or criticism, accused of being overly cautious or even paranoid. But in a digital age where every post can become permanent, searchable and ...

Smiley Faces in Serious Places: Emoji Use Pops Up in Legal Battles Over Inheritances Estate planning attorney notes how emojis are crossing over from casual conversation to litigation.

Gen Z came after the crying laughing face emoji, but they also have some thoughts on the simple smiley face. So, if you're a parent who sends the smiley face emoji to your teen, you may want to ...

Gen Z co-opted the smiley face emoji, but beware — it means something totally different to them What used to be the universal symbol of warmth and joy has taken a sinister turn – at least in ...

The classic smiley face emoji now means something completely different to those under 30, The New York Post reports. Instead of conveying happiness, the grinning yellow face is now seen as ...

The classic smiley face emoji now means something completely different to those under 30, The New York Post reports.