Lifestyle
Hundreds of new emoji come to Apple iOS 11.1
In today’s world of social media and self-expression, tools that help us convey our ideas and inner sentiments are ever evolving. Take, for example, the trusted emoji. ??
Apple’s newest iOS update brings us more emoji — hundreds more — to make sure that out thoughts and feelings are fully communicated.
Because what better way to say how you feel than with more of ’em yellow faces:

I’m particularly excited over the expletive emoji — imagine the range of emotion I’d be able to express via chat!
These new emoji were so highly anticipated after they were announced on World Emoji Day that there were sure to be a slew of new ones coming.
I mean, how can you not be psyched over these? Look at the cute hedgehog!
Fairies, mermaids, and vampires get airtime, too! ??
The dumpling emoji is one that I’ve needed badly for so long! ??
Also included in the new release is the American Sign Language “Love-You” gesture pictured below.
And though I honestly thought that was a “Rock on!” sign, fact remains that this gives you another reason to tell the one you love how you feel — go on and say it with emoji! ❤️
The list of new emoji goes on and on and on.
According to Apple, these sets will finally be available in this week’s developer and public beta previews of iOS 11.1.
What a time to be alive!
SEE ALSO: 8 new Apple iOS 11 features that will rock your world
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Gaming
KATSEYE reimagines ‘M.I.A’ for VALORANT Game Changers 2025
Riot Games drops new anthem ‘GO OFF’ ahead of this year’s finals
Riot Games has unveiled “GO OFF.” It’s the official music video and anthem for the VALORANT Game Changers Championship 2025. It features a reimagined version of KATSEYE’s hit single “M.I.A.” The new version is now available on major streaming platforms alongside a cinematic video release. It’s titled “M.I.A (VALORANT Game Changers Version)
Music meets competition
Music continues to be a defining part of the VALORANT experience. This year’s Game Changers anthem builds on that tradition. The collaboration with KATSEYE celebrates the confidence, drive, and unity that define the Game Changers movement.
“When Riot asked us to reimagine M.I.A for Game Changers, as a gamer I was like YES!” says Megan of KATSEYE.
“That song has always been about confidence and showing up as your best self, and that message aligns so much with what Game Changers stands for. We wanted this version to celebrate every player who’s out there pushing limits and owning their power.”
A story of perseverance and community
“GO OFF” tells a story of determination and resilience, seen through the eyes of women in and around VALORANT. The video highlights real moments of connection within the community — players who uplift and empower each other in competition and beyond.
“Working with KATSEYE to give M.I.A a Game Changers twist has been an incredible experience,” shares Jonny Altepeter, Lead Music Supervisor at Riot Games. “Their energy and artistry perfectly match the spirit of VALORANT, and Megan’s connection as a player made the collaboration feel that much more authentic.”
Celebrating women in esports
The VALORANT Game Changers Championship 2025 finals will take place from November 28–30. It’s happening at LoL Park in Seoul, marking another milestone for the program since its launch in 2021. Game Changers continues to create more opportunities for women in esports, following past championships in Berlin and São Paulo.
Previous anthems include “All Eyes On Me” featuring Jean Deaux and Whipped Cream. There’s also “VALORANT, LOUDER” with an original score by Karel Psota, and “THE DRIVE” featuring “PREDATOR” by YONAKA.
Accessories
Apple’s new iPhone Pocket is a stylish way to carry your iPhone
This time, woven into the fabric of a modern accessory
Fashion meets tech — again.
Apple’s latest creation isn’t a new iPhone, but something to wear it in. Announced today, the iPhone Pocket is a collaboration between Apple and Japanese fashion house ISSEY MIYAKE, reimagining the way we carry one of the world’s most recognizable devices.
While this is the first official partnership between the two brands, Miyake’s influence has long been stitched into Apple’s story.
The minimalist yet iconic uniform that is Steve Jobs’ black turtlenecks were custom-made by Miyake himself.
Back in the 1980s, Jobs even approached Miyake with an idea: to design a uniform for Apple employees. That plan never took off, but decades later, the spirit of collaboration finds new form — not in a shirt, but in a beautifully woven accessory.
The iPhone Pocket draws inspiration from Miyake’s Pleats Please and Homme Plissé lines, famed for its permanently pleated, wrinkle-free designs.
Made in Japan, and co-designed with the Apple Design Studio, each bag is crafted from a single piece of innovative 3D-knit fabric that’s both stretchy and feather-light. It’s designed to fit any iPhone and, as Apple notes, “other pocketable items.”
Available in two strap lengths, it can be worn as a shoulder bag (or slung on an arm) or crossbody. The color palette is distinctly Miyake: lemon (neon yellow), mandarin (bright orange), purple, pink, peacock (turquoise), sapphire (rich blue), cinnamon (brown), and black.
Longtime fans might also feel a nostalgic nod to the iPod Socks — a whimsical early-2000s Apple accessory that turned practicality into playful design.
The iPhone Pocket launches Friday, November 14, as a limited release, available online and in select Apple Stores.
In New York, it makes its debut in SoHo which is Apple’s outpost in the city’s fashion district. Prices start at $149.95 for the short strap and $229.95 for the long strap.
Entertainment
KPop Demon Hunters 2 is reportedly scheduled for 2029 premiere
That’s a pretty long wait.
“Golden” must be the most popular song this year. Months after the launch of KPop Demon Hunters, the catchy song is still an earworm. Capitalizing on the hit’s success, Netflix is already considering a sequel. Now, KPop Demon Hunters 2 has reportedly been confirmed with a distant release window.
After less than a year, KPop Demon Hunters is already Netflix’s most-watched title ever. The platform was even confident enough to release the film (and a special singalong version) in select theaters. Soon after the success, Sony Pictures Animation and Netflix kept a potential sequel in mind.
Now, according to Deadline, Netflix has greenlit the sequel for production. KPop Demon Hunters 2, or whatever it might be called, will reportedly premiere sometime in 2029.
No, it’s not just you. Four years is a lengthy wait for a sequel. Then again, animated films take much longer to make. For example, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, coincidentally also coming from Sony Pictures Animation, will premiere in 2027, which is also four years after the previous film.
However, if the Spider-Verse trilogy is any indication, the longer production time can easily churn out a film that tops charts. Both Across the Spider-Verse and KPop Demon Hunters are easily the top animated contenders of its respective years.
SEE ALSO: KPop Demon Hunters is now Netflix’s most-watched movie
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