Android fans rejoice: Google’s adorable blobmoji are back in time for world emoji day
The yellow blobs of emoji cuteness that Google scuttled as part of Oreo’s emoji redesign are back. Call it the triumph of the re-moji.
Andy Meek is a reporter based in Memphis who has covered media, entertainment, and culture for over 20 years. His work has appeared in outlets including The Guardian, Forbes, and The Financial Times, and he’s written for BGR since 2015. Andy's coverage includes technology and entertainment, and he has a particular interest in all things streaming.
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