In a delightful twist for the holiday season, Google is set to enhance its Phone app with two new festive Audio Emoji sounds. Following the introduction of Audio Emojis earlier this year, which provided users with a soundboard for their phone calls, the tech giant is now expanding its offerings to include seasonal themes. This comes on the heels of a Halloween-themed Audio Emoji that was previously available.
Festive Additions to Audio Emojis
According to insights gleaned from a recent APK teardown of the beta version of the Phone by Google app (version 155.0.697690833-publicbeta-pixel2024), we have identified two new festive Audio Emoji options. The first is a New Year-themed sound, which features the jubilant sounds of fireworks, a cheering crowd, and the unmistakable blast of party horns. The second option embraces the spirit of Christmas, complete with festive sleigh bells and a jovial Santa exclaiming “ho ho ho.” These additions promise to bring a touch of merriment to phone calls during the holiday season.
While the Halloween Audio Emoji has been removed from this version, there is hope that this festive feature will become an annual tradition, paving the way for future holiday-themed sounds in the years to come.
As we anticipate the rollout of these cheerful sounds, expected to arrive in early to mid-December, users can look forward to a more engaging and festive communication experience. The integration of such playful elements into everyday interactions reflects a growing trend in technology to infuse personality and joy into digital communication.
