Google adds bizarre 'audio emoji' feature including a fart button - here's how ... trends now
If you ever wanted to break the ice during a phone call, Google has the perfect tool for you.
The tech giant is introducing new 'Audio Emoji' to its 'Phone by Google' app that could catch your chat partner off guard.
As reported by 9to5google, tapping on the emoji sends a five-second animation accompanied by a cheeky sound effect during a call.
Users can select from six emoji in total, including a hand clapping, a sad trombone ('wah wah wah!') and a fart sound, indicated by the poop emoji.
Here's how to try Audio Emoji, which seems to be proving a hit with users.
Users can select from six audio emoji to play during calls, from a hand clapping to 'party' and a fart sound, indicated by the poop emoji
People took to social media to discuss the feature, with one Reddit user saying, 'This is going to be so irritating, I love it!'
Another posted: 'Did anyone ask for this? No. Am I still gonna use it? Yes lol.'
Someone else posted: 'Imagine you are calling your friend after getting fired and talking to him about the stress you are going through, and suddenly, your friend starts playing weird audio emoji sounds.'
Yet another Reddit user called Audio Emoji a 'great idea' as it could be used to put off scammers on the other end of the line
Another fan said Google is effectively 'bringing back MSN Winks' – the animations that would fill up most of your computer screen on MSN Messenger about 20 years ago.'
However, someone else on X (Twitter) seemed less impressed, saying Google should instead 'focus on improving things'.
According to the tech giant, the tool lets you 'express emotions and moods with sounds like applause, laughter, sad trombone and more with tappable emoji while you’re in a call'.
The feature, which can be toggled on and off, lets you better express 'emotions and moods with sounds'
To activate the feature, you need to first make sure you have the Phone by Google app installed on your Android device.
However, to use Phone by Google, you must agree to have it set as your default phone app – which may replace whatever app you were already using.
Once you initiate a call, a small pop-up button above the menu should be
