Shelby Brown (she/her/hers) is an editor for CNET's services team. She covers tips and tricks for apps, operating systems and devices, as well as mobile gaming and Apple Arcade news. Shelby also ...

Texting has taken over the world, especially as millennials and Gen Z ditch phone calls in favor of sending short text messages all day. Whether you prefer sending SMS or using an instant messaging ...

Having the ability to create your own emoji can be fun and will allow you to personalise your messages with a custom image. It should be noted that the methods we list here create a separate image, ...

According to Emojipedia, there are 3,790 emoji with more on the way. The current list of emoji include smileys, sports players, weather conditions and flags. But there's no emoji for a dog wearing ...

Miscommunication can happen when texting because, at times, emotions and tones in written form can be near impossible to properly convey. Emojis solve this issue: A fun and effective means to ...

Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or watching a ...

Emoji Kitchen has been around for a while, and it somewhat goes unnoticed becuase of its integration into Gboard. As often as cool combinations are presented when you choose the right emojis, there is ...

A how-to series to help kick-start new ventures and hobbies, Starter Kit features all of the trusted tech, tools, and guidance you need to start something new. Slack allows you to add your own emoji ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for ...