What are Soundmojis? More how to find them in FB Messenger

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(Pocket-lint) – Facebook introduces a new type of demoji through its Facebook Messenger app. Called Soundmojis, they are basically emoji with sound. Facebook announced the launch of an “entire” Soundmoji library and planned to update it regularly with “famous sound effects and sound clips”. Here’s all you need to know.

What are Soundmojis and what sounds do they make?

Soundmojis are Facebook’s brand name for emoji associated with audio sound clips. Not only do the classic emoji icons match their obvious sounds, such as hands hitting emoji with a clapping sound and a drum with the sound of the drumbeat, but Facebook has stated that you will also hear audio clips from artists as well as music. extracts from television shows and films. For example, the hourglass plays Drake’s lyrics “you only live once, that’s the motto”, while the fist emoji plays the “I don’t have friends, I have family” line from Fast and Furious 7.

How to use Soundmojis in Facebook Messenger

Find Soundmojis

To locate Soundmojis, tap the emoji button in a Messenger conversation. Next, tap the sound icon on the right, scroll through the available options and tap any of them to preview the sound.

Send Soundmojis

Once you have followed the steps above, just hit the “Send” button to share a Soundmoji in your Facebook Messenger conversation.

When will Soundmojis be available?

Facebook is rolling out Soundmojis now, ahead of World Emoji Day on July 17, 2021. They are intended for iOS and Android users of the Messenger app.

Want to know more?

Watch the Facebook video above or the blog post here for more details.

Written by Maggie Tillman. Originally published on July 16, 2021.