Hongkongers delight as Apple's latest update includes emoji of yellow Occupy ribbon

A yellow ribbon, the symbol of last year’s pro-democracy Occupy protests, is among a new set of emojis being released in Apple’s latest iOS software update.

The ribbon, which can be sent in various different colours, is an icon for many campaigns including breast cancer and suicide awareness.

Earlier in the year, Apple diversified the number of symbols available and included a variety of skin tones, as well as an increase in the number of country and territory flags, including adding Hong Kong and Macau.

Also among the latest emojis to be trialled by developers are icons representing the game of cricket, a burrito and an offensive middle finger gesture.

As Apple is not known for its political gestures, the inclusion of the yellow ribbon is unlikely to be a pro-democracy statement, though it will no doubt be a popular emoji in Hong Kong.