Leaked Microsoft keyboard shows a new physical key for Windows 10 emoji

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Published onAugust 19, 2020

published onAugust 19, 2020

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A new upcoming keyboard for Windows devices has leaked online (via the reliable Microsoft leaker, WalkingCat). While most of the keyboard isn’t too ground-breaking, what is noteworthy is the inclusion of a key for bringing up the emoji window in the Windows operating system.

This isn’t the first time that Microsoft’s experimented with a dedicated emoji button on their keyboards (two were revealed late last year with the feature) but this is the first time that we’ve seen a physical keyboard use the new emoji key design seen in the Windows 10X software keyboardthat was previewed just over a week ago.

The new design, that of a heart icon over a square, is rather ambiguous and seems to haveconfused most who noticed it on Twitter. It does make one wonder why Microsoft isn’t simply sticking with the basic smiley face which is recognisable by almost everyone. My initial impression was that this key was for liking, bookmarking, or saving content.

What do you think? Do you like this new emoji key design or do you prefer the smiley face? Share your thoughts in the comments below and thenfollow us on PinterestandTwitter for more Windows news.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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