The clapping hands emoji: When used repetitively in a row, it signifies applause, but as any social media user by now understands, that is not the emoji's primary placement in the world of Twitter.

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is a reporter with five years of experience covering consumer tech releases, EU tech policy, online platforms, and mechanical keyboards. Twitter is testing emoji reactions for tweets that go beyond a ...

When it comes to IRL facial expressions, most people can do a pretty good job deciphering the message someone is conveying by their beaming smile or disappointed frown. But, in the world of emojis, ...