Apple replaces revolver emoji with toy gun in latest update
It also adds a rainbow flag in line with its support to the LGBT community.
August 02, 2016
Apple has replaced a realistic revolver emoji with a water gun in its latest software update.
The iOS 10 which is set to release this year introduces a new range of emojis including a dancing cat and a female athlete.
It also adds a rainbow flag in line with its support to the LGBT community.
Changing the gun to look like a toy has been welcomed by gun control groups who claim that the move will reduce violence among users.
The realistic revolver emoji has been used as a threat in fact a French court has warned that the sending a weapon emoji to someone will be considered a death threat.
A statement on Apple’s website did not address the change in the gun design but only said that a new range of emojis have been introduced.
“More than one hundred new and redesigned emoji characters will be available to iPhone and iPad users this fall with iOS 10,” Apple said in its official announcement. “This exciting update brings more gender options to existing characters, including new female athletes and professionals, adds beautiful redesigns of popular emoji, a new rainbow flag and more family options.
