iOS 26.4 Update Brings New Emojis, 'Distorted Face' Recalls Past 'Crush' Ad

Apple has released a collection of new emojis with the iOS 26.4 update. These designs were officially approved by the Unicode Consortium last summer. The update includes several new emojis, one of which, the 'distorted face,' has drawn particular attention due to its resemblance to a character from Apple's past 'Crush' advertisement.

New Emoji Additions

The iOS 26.4 beta introduces eight new emojis:

• Trombone
• Treasure Chest
• Distorted Face
• Hairy Creature (identified as Bigfoot)
• Fight Cloud
• Orca
• Landslide
• Ballet Dancers

Public Reaction

The 'distorted face' emoji's inclusion has generated discussion among users. Some users expressed amusement, while others voiced criticism regarding the reference to the 'Crush' ad, which had previously led to an apology from Apple. User comments on X included statements such as:

"Because we needed a memento from that horrible advertisement?"

"Close enough, welcome back iPad Pro Crush! ad."

"Distorted Face is about to become the most used emoji overnight."