Gboard is testing a new 'Emoji size' setting in beta, arriving alongside the Pixel 11 launch window that also introduced Rambler and Google's new 3D emoji system.
The timing matters. Google is rebuilding its emoji layer from the ground up with 3D assets, and adding granular size control suggests the company expects users to actually notice and care about how those emoji render. This is not a cosmetic tweak dropped in a minor update.
The full piece is worth reading for where this setting sits in the broader Gboard beta rollout and whether it connects directly to the 3D emoji pipeline or functions independently.
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