A viral image claims Apple is removing the clown emoji from iOS for political reasons. The image in question is a complete fabrication, and Apple is doing no such thing.
Images shared on X appear to show a headline from CNBC, declaring “Upcoming Apple device update set to remove clown emoji: sources say emoji used as a Far-Right dog whistle’.” The image adds that the story was originally posted on May 15, within its Technology category.
Due to the combination of the absurdity of Apple removing one emoji for vague political reasons, and possibly the framed outlet, the image went viral quickly. Some X users have been quick to share the image with others, passing comment on just the headline itself.
