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APPLE'S NEW EMOJI HAS A CONTROVERSIAL PAST BUT FANS LOVE IT ANYWAY

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Apple's iOS 26.4 beta adds eight new emojis—including a “distorted face” that resembles the character from Apple's controversial “Crush” ad—sparking mixed reactions from fans who see it either as a humorous self-reference or an unnecessary reminder of the criticized campaign.