Google‘s Gmail may soon have a new feature that lets you respond to an email with an emoji. This info comes from hidden code found in the Gmail app on Apple devices.

Replying with Emojis could go sideways in some situations

Why emojis? Well, sometimes, words take time. An emoji can say “Great job!” or “That’s funny!” without typing it all out. But be careful; one wouldn’t want to send a wrong emoji, especially when it concerns their work.

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This emoji feature is not totally new. Microsoft‘s Outlook email already has something similar. You can tap on a smiley face and choose from six emojis to show how you feel about an email. When might this new Gmail feature come out? We don’t know exactly, but since the code is there, it could be anytime. We also don’t know if it will be for Apple and Android users at the same time.

In short, emojis are not just for texting friends anymore. They are showing up in more formal places like email. With Gmail possibly adding this feature, it might make emailing a bit more fun and faster. But remember, there’s a time and place for emojis, so use them wisely!

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