But different platforms display the same emoji specification in different ways. You might think you’re saying “This is awkward…” while your friend is getting “I am shocked and appalled!” That can lead to all kinds of misunderstanding. To help you navigate these potentially dangerous cross-platform social interactions, here are nine emoji (referred to by their programming code names) that come out with important differences on Apple (iOS 9.1), Google (Android 5), and Samsung (Galaxy S5).
1. GRIMACING
Apple: “Heh heh. This is awkward.”
Google: “Aargh. I am so pissed right now.”
Samsung: “I am shocked and appalled!”
2. PERSEVERE
Apple: “Oof. I’m trying.”
Google: “Mmmmggmrmgm. I can’t even!”
Samsung: “Wellll hellooooo there, good looking…”
3. HUSHED
Apple: “Oh, dear. That is surprising.”
Google: “Not gonna say a word. Nope.”
Samsung: “B-but, why?”
4. TIRED_FACE
Apple: “Waaaaaaahhhhh!”
Google: “Trying … so … hard …”
Samsung: “Exhausted … sad ... just…(*sigh*)”
5. SCREAM
Apple: “Nooooooo!”
Google: “My word! I do declare!”
Samsung: “The Dark Lord awaits the feast of my soul.”
6. ANGRY
Apple: “What the heck, dude.”
Google: “I mad. Me no like.”
Samsung: “So mad! (Not gonna cry, not gonna cry…)”
7. RAGE
Apple: “No, really. What the effin’ heck, dude!”
Google: “Me hold ma bwef til you take dat back!”
Samsung: “Life has … no meaning.”
8. DISAPPOINTED_RELIEVED
Apple: “What? Really? Awww, man …”
Google: “Why me?! (*sniff*) Always me …”
Samsung: “Ho-leee crap! No way!”
9. HEART_EYES
Apple: “Love it! Call me!”
Google: “Hee hee (*hic*), dat’s reallll nice …”
Samsung: “Whoa … dude ... that’s like … love … universe … whoa …”
