Facebook Messenger Introduces New Sound Emoji With Sound Effects

Facebook Inc. has rolled out a new collection of emojis for its messenger called Soundmoji that adds a new layer to expression of the commonly-used photos: sound effects.

Facebook explained that when chosen, the recipient won’t only see the emoji but additionally hear an associated sound, together with the whole lot from clapping and chirping crickets to sound bites from TV exhibits.

To access Soundmojis, tap the emoji button while you’re in a Messenger conversation, tap on the sound icon on the far right, and then scroll through the list of available options. Just tap on an emoji to preview the accompanying sound and then hit the “send” button to drop it into your conversation.

Emojis are the common online language that communicates one’s emotions relating to a matter that anybody can perceive. Facebook’s Soundmojis has reinforced the sentiment expressed by the emoji utilising associated sound effects and audio clips.

Some of the musical emojis to expect are the hourglass, which plays Drake’s “you only live once, that’s the motto” lyric, and the sun, which plays a clip from Kanye West’s “Good Morning.” And some of the emoji play clips from TV shows and movies: the right-facing fist bump emoji plays Dominic Toretto’s famous “I don’t have friends, I got family” line from Fast & Furious 7.

Be sure to keep checking the list of emojis as time goes on. Facebook says it will update it “regularly” with new sounds.

The news arrives ahead of World Emoji Day, which happens every July 17th. And if you want a preview of new emoji that might be hitting your devices soon, check out the draft candidates for Emoji 14.0.