The new version of the holding-hand emoji will let users choose any combination of skin tone and gender. Apple says there are 75 total combinations available.
When it comes to new emoji meant to represent people living with disabilities, Apple is adding a new guide-dog emoji, an emoji showing an ear with a hearing aid, and prosthetic limbs and wheelchair emoji among others.
The company said it proposed these new disability-themed emoji to the Unicode Consortium last year.
New animals like skunks and sloths are also coming later this year.
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There will also be new emoji to represent pastimes and hobbies like flying kites and playing the banjo.
Other miscellaneous additions include a yawning face and a safety vest often worn by construction workers.