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Tech company releases iOS 8.3 beta with new, diverse emoji

Apple has started to invite developers to try the beta version of its upcoming iOS 8.3 software, which will include the emoji update that features various character skin tones for the first time.
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Apple's iOS beta  includes a different kind of emoji but it is only for a few developers.

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Developers can only test the new software if they are sent invites, but invitations to give it a try is limited, for now, not everyone, including developers,  will be able to get access immediately.

Apple has started emailing beta invitations to a few, selected number of people who have registered for the Apple Beta Software Program.

The Apple Beta Software program lets developers take new software for a spin and offer feedback so the company can make improvements.

Interest around the iOS 8.3 update has been big,in addition to more diverse emoji options, early users can try CarPlay and an updated Google login, according to 9to5Mac.

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So far, user feedback, especially related to emoji, has been positive as people have been posting snap shots of the new emojis on social media sites.

The news comes just a few days after Apple rolled out iOS 8.2 to users, so it can assumed iOS 8.3 won't be available for the general public for quite awhile.

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