Apple has put out new gender-neutral emojis of most of its people icons as part of an update to its mobile operating system.
The tech giant has offered growing numbers of inclusive emoji designs in recent years, putting out a range of skin tones and occupations, with Google's Android publishing its own non-binary faces in May.
A wheelchair, guide dog and a flexing prosthetic arm are among Apple's latest batch - put out on Monday with the iOS 13.2 upgrade - that users can slip into messages to get their points across.
Users will also now be able to select multiple skin tones in group emojis, such as family and couple emojis.
When it unveiled the designs earlier this year, Apple said they would "bring even more diversity to the keyboard" and "fill a significant gap" in the selection of emojis.
Apple has launched a range of new emojis, including gender-neutral characters and people with disabilities. Source: Twitter/Emojipedia
"Users will now be able to select any combination of skin tone, in addition to gender," it said.
Apple also serves up some niche offerings in the new update including a plate of falafel, a skunk and a banjo.
Businesses have paid increasing attention to becoming more inclusive in recent times.
Toymaker Mattel, for example, released gender-neutral dolls last month with none of the curves or large muscles of the traditional Barbie or GI Joe, while many small fashion brands and make-up companies are marketing non-binary products.
