Over 100 new emoji candidates proposed for release in 2019

There are now 179 new emoji candidates ready for the new year.

Unicode Consortium has proposed the additions, which include couples holding hands with a total of 55 skin tone and gender combinations.

Others include an emoji for a deaf person, and one with a mechanical limb.

The new emojis are being called a big win for diversity.

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