In a time where people are largely dressed down and masked up due to the coronavirus pandemic, Apple has responded by creating a new face mask emoji character with a more positive outlook.

As part of the update, the now-infamous mask-clad emoji has a subtle change in facial expression. To put it simply, the face is obviously smiling behind that sterile white medical mask.

The angry face emoji mask (aka, the "Cooling Masque"), for example, targets redness and helps calm and refresh the skin after sun exposure. Meanwhile, the scared face emoji mask (aka, the "Scream ...

Apple is giving its mask-wearing emoji an update: The keyboard character donning a medical face mask will be smiling under the face covering rather than frowning, according to the Emojipedia blog.

Apple is giving the mask-wearing Emoji a slight facelift. The symbol that has long been used to imply illness has taken on a new meaning in 2020 with the pandemic pushing people to wear face ...

You might've glanced over it quickly in the past, but the 'Face with Medical Mask" emoji is easily the most relatable one out there at the moment. Regardless of whether or not you've noticed it ...