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New Emoji Wave: iOS 27 May Introduce Meteor, Drill, and Pickled Cucumber Icons
12 Jan. 13:48The upcoming iOS 27 operating system may bring a new set of emojis to Apple devices. The Unicode Consortium, which oversees emoji standards and ensures their compatibility across platforms, has released a preliminary list of candidates for future inclusion.
Apple traditionally introduces new emojis as part of its spring iOS updates. Although the release of iOS 27 is still some time away, Unicode has already outlined the full list of emojis that could appear on iPhones next year. These updates are expected to attract attention not only globally but also among iPhone users in Turkmenistan.
The preliminary list includes a variety of symbols representing facial expressions, hand gestures, nature-related elements, and everyday objects. Together, they aim to expand the ways users can express emotions and ideas in digital communication.
The images currently presented are draft design concepts. Once the emojis receive official approval, technology companies such as Apple and Google will develop their own visual interpretations based on Unicode’s descriptions and guidelines.
As the overall emoji library continues to grow, interest in annual software updates among iPhone users has gradually declined. This trend has also been influenced by the introduction of the Genmoji feature in iOS 18, which allows users to create custom emojis using text descriptions or combinations of existing symbols. This feature has gained popularity among users in Turkmenistan as well.
It is also worth noting that Apple has not yet added some emojis approved by Unicode in July 2025. These are expected to appear in one of the upcoming updates to iOS 26. Such developments contribute to the evolving digital communication culture, including in Turkmenistan, where mobile technologies play an increasingly important role.
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Entrance Examinations for Higher and Secondary Vocational Institutions Completed in Turkmenistan
24 Aug. 18:38Turkmenistan has officially concluded its admission campaign for higher and secondary vocational educational institutions for the 2026–2027 academic year. Held between July 13 and August 24, 2026, the examination process was conducted under state commission oversight and public supervision. Notably, entrance exams at the S.A. Niyazov Turkmen Agricultural University and the International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs were administered using a standardized testing format.
Following the examination results, over 18,000 applicants were admitted to higher education institutions. Under the newly implemented "Strategy for the Development of Higher Professional Education in Turkmenistan for 2026–2052," several new academic tracks were established across specialist, bachelor's, and master's degree levels, aligning with the "Atlas of Future Professions." Priority admission status was granted to international competition winners, top athletes, and high school medalists.
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