Emojis have become a universal language for mobile phone messages, transcending borders and cultures. These small pictorial symbols convey emotions, expressions, and reactions in text messages, social media, and more. But who is responsible for creating the first emoji?
In the late 1990s, a Japanese artist named Shigetaka Kurita pioneered the concept of emojis. At the time, he was working for a mobile communications company called NTT Docomo. Kurita’s vision was to enhance communication by adding visual elements to text-based messages. His creation laid the foundation for the emoji phenomenon we know today.
WhatsApp, being a popular messaging app, incorporates its own set of emojis. While these serve the same purpose as emojis on other platforms like Instagram and TikTok, they have a distinct appearance. To use WhatsApp emojis, follow these steps:
- Press and hold the text box you want to respond to.
- A selection of popular emoji reactions will appear.
- Choose one of the suggested emojis or click the plus icon to access the full library of WhatsApp emojis.
- Click the emoji you want to use.
So, the next time you express yourself with an emoji on WhatsApp, remember that it all began with Shigetaka Kurita’s innovative idea! 😊🎉
