📲
mobile phone with arrow
Unicode: 1F4F2
Description
A mobile phone with an arrow pointing to the left from the top of the device, indicating an incoming call or message.
Group:
Objects > phone
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Typically represents communication, receiving calls, receiving messages, or connectivity. It can also signify a 'phone ringing' state.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). It's a straightforward representation of a mobile phone, a ubiquitous device in modern communication, specifically indicating an active or incoming signal.
Usage Examples
- Indicating an incoming call: 'I have an incoming call 📵'
- Referring to notifications: 'Check your phone notifications 📱'
- Talking about connectivity: 'Need to make sure my phone is on 📡'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly understood as a generic symbol for an incoming communication or simply a mobile phone.
East Asian culture:
Similar understanding as a symbol for incoming calls or messages, universally recognized.