While both iOS and Android are improving the range of emojis available to users, what we're still lacking are cross-platform pictures that look the same on any device. Well, we can dream, can't we?

Google and Apple announced on the World Emoji Day on July 17 that their operating systems will soon get new emojis. The new emojis are likely to arrive later this year.

Google has made several commits to the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). The changes - which have not been merged yet - indicate that the company is looking to decouple emojis from system updates.

Emojis look better on Android than on iOS Emojis are subjective. What looks good to me might not have the same appeal to you, as design preferences come down to personal taste.

The liveliness or parallax effect that is popular on iOS 7 has been available with Android for years. Here's how to get it on your smartphone or tablet.