I really wanted these viral pop star emojis to arrive with iOS 18.5, but it was never going to happen – here’s why

• A viral post that claimed Apple was bringing pop star emojis to iOS 18.5 has officially been labeled as false
• The parody account on X, Drop Pop, started the rumor when it posted a very convincing image of celebrity emojis that included Taylor Swift, Beyonce, and more
• It managed to convince users online that it was a legitimate update, garnering millions of views across different social media platforms

iOS 18.4 has only just dropped, and users are still basking in the features that are new to Apple’s quietly big iPhone upgrade - which includes eight brand-new emojis. But users are already looking ahead to iOS 18.5, and after much speculation about Apple’s next wave of emojis, I’m sorry to say that no, pop star emojis won’t be coming to your iPhone.

A post on social media showing mock-ups of celebrity emojis ...