Apple releases 4 new emoji sticker packs for iOS 10 beta users

Like Facebook Messenger, Apple's latest software allows third-party developers to add specially designed emoji or gif packs to its iMessage app through an API.

The new sets — old-school Mac icons, three-dimensional smileys, heart animations and hand signs — were available in the iTunes app store as of Friday night, according to 9to5Mac.

Smileys

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Hands

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Classic Mac

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Hearts

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The collections can be accessed within Apple's redesigned Messages app under a tab with the App Store icon.

Apple announced the third-party integration at its World Wide Developer's Conference last month along with a host of other new messaging features, including emoji suggestions, a drawing pad and a built-in reaction GIF search.

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