My mother has stopped speaking to me. We don’t see each other often, as we live across the country; she no longer calls to check in. But we are in touch frequently — by text messages filled with emoji ...

Emoji may be the future of communication, and Facebook is embracing them with open arms. The social network is trying out emoji reactions in Ireland and Spain that augment the standard ‘Like’ button.

It’s been one year since Facebook introduced the suite of reaction buttons that let people respond to content with more than just the classic thumbs-up. In addition to liking posts, Facebook added a ...

There’s no more universal sign of love than a heart. The traditional red heart has become the default signal of approval on Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, and countless other apps. According to Apple, ...