Microsoft angers Windows 11 users because of emojis?

Date:
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 10:27:07 +0000

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Whod have thought that Windows 11s biggest controversy would be due to emojis?

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Microsoft has managed to annoy quite a few Windows 11 users, but not for the reasons you may expect. As part of Windows 11s visual overhaul, Microsoft
made a reasonably big deal over redesigned emojis those little cartoon faces that some people use to pepper their conversations with.

Windows 11s Fluent Design look is a big departure from Windows 10 , and
emojis were expected to be redesigned to fit in with the new look. As MSPoweruser reports , Microsofts Windows social media profiles were teasing the new look emojis, and so a fairly sizable portion of the Windows 11 userbase was looking forward to getting them. Here's our Windows 11 review We show you how to download Windows 11 Here's how to fix Windows 11 problems

However, it seems like the emoji hype has backfired, as Microsoft has
included the redesigned emojis in a new Insider build of Windows 11. These
are early versions of the operating system sent out to people who have signed up to help test upcoming new features.

The problem is, the new emojis do not look as good as the ones teased by Microsoft, and some people arent happy. Pre-project, definite 2. Mid-project, definite 5. Post-project, definite 6. Which new @Windows 11 emoji are you?
Tag your team. #Windows11 #Emojis pic.twitter.com/aJalDopqKL October 8, 2021 See more Spot the difference

As you can see from the Windows UK tweet above, the emojis that were hinted
at are lively and engaging, with a hint of 3D design.

However, the new emojis that are coming to Windows 11 are pretty different, with a less interesting flat 2D design. (Image credit: Microsoft)

The differences between what was hinted at and what was delivered wasnt
missed by many people, who have been complaining to Microsoft about it, with some even accusing Microsoft of scamming them.

Thats a bit over the top these are just emojis overall and it led to Microsoft Program manager Brandon LeBlanc apologizing, suggesting that the wrong graphics had been used.

LeBlanc also hinted to another annoyed user that those 3D emojis may come at
a later date. Analysis: Communication matters

While this controversy around what emojis look like in Windows 11 may seem like a load of sound and fury, signifying nothing, it does highlight how important communication is for companies who are drumming up hype for their products.

If youre hinting at a new design or feature, no matter how minor, youre going to want to deliver on those promises, or someone somewhere will likely be disappointed. The reaction to emojigate may have taken Microsoft by surprise, but for many people around the world, emojis are a key part of how they communicate with friends and loved ones, so how they look can mean a lot to them.

Hopefully, Microsoft delivers on its promise of emojis for those who are disappointed, while taking an important lesson from this: no matter how small a feature may be, never over-promise and underdeliver. These are the best laptops of 2021



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