Apple is finally set to roll out racially diverse emoji

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If an emoji is worth a thousand words, then you're about to dramatically expand your vocabulary. Thanks to Apple, a whole new buffet of emoji options will soon hit iPhone keyboards, TechCrunch reports. The new offerings will finally embrace the diversity that is the world: The company is adding six more skin tones, dozens more country flags, and a variety of happy family options. Beloved emoji like hair flick girl and prayer hands will finally come in a shade to match your texting fingers.

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