Typing emoji on your smartphone is easy. For an onscreen keyboard, changing all the keys to symbols is always just a tap away -- even if you don't do it, you've probably accidentally switched to an ...

Making it easier to type using emoji is something a number of companies are working on. Microsoft’s SwiftKey is testing an app that offers emoji suggestions as you type, for example. Google’s iOS ...

Tired of using words when writing messages on your computer or tablet? There is now a keyboard that lets you type using only emoji. Austin-based company EmojiWorks has unveiled three keyboards ...

Emoji have really taken off this year, and on the iPhone and iPad it is easier than ever to use them thanks to iOS 8’s custom keyboards. Like many people, I’ve been using and enjoying the fantastic ...

Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. We’re all used to typing emoji on our smartphones and tablets, ...