Adding emojis to your text messages and emails is a fun way to lighten up the conversation and make it a little more relatable, depending on who you're talking to. Have fun with them.

The emoji trend — “if I text you [insert emoji here] it means [insert here]” has people coming up with some of their favorite jokes and references that highlight their own emoji usage and ...

Within that group, some opt less for texting with words and instead use GIFs or emojis as a more effective ... Double-tap or press on a blue text bubble to find these options.

Why nothing betrays your age like an emoji: From an 'aggressive' thumbs-up to 'insulting' avocado, our guide to what text message symbols really say to younger users.