iOS 26.4 introduces new emojis

iOS 26.4 includes a melting face, a cracked face, and several new animals. There are also new gender-neutral person emojis and more skin tone variations. The issues some users experienced after updating to iOS 26.3.1 included cellular service problems and rapid battery drain. Some users also reported their devices becoming unresponsive. The emoji updates are part of Apple's ongoing effort to provide users with more ways to express themselves. Addressing the bugs in 26.3.1 shows Apple's commitment to quickly resolving issues that arise.