Apple release 70 new emojis... but people still aren't happy

Apple released 70 new emojis this week, but the huge array of icons hasn’t impressed everyone.

The emoji update, which includes gender neutral faces and a wider range of skin tones, has largely been praised for its diverse new look.

But Apple users have been left frustrated at the lack of emojis catering to everyday life.

While the iOS update brings an abundance of mythical creatures including pixies, vampires, wizards and mermaids, for some there was a distinct absence of more useful emojis. People took to Twitter to point out what was missing:

One person asked why the humbler, more domestic side of life wasn’t considered:

Another pointed out the distinct absence of a pirate-related icons:

Bald men were feeling left out:

And there were many, many more complaints.

The frustration comes after Apple was ridiculed for creating a vampire emoji with five different shades of grey skin to choose from:

Haven't got your new emojis yet? To update to iOS 11.1 on iPhone and iPad, open the Settings app, select ‘General’, and then ‘Software Update’.

The latest emojis can also be found on macOS High Sierra 10.13.1 for iMac and Macbook owners.