Water pistol emoji replaces revolver as Apple enters gun violence debate
by Bonnie Malkin from Technology | The Guardian on (#1P6K8)
Harmless toy takes place of deadly weapon amid growing concern over shootings in the US
Apple has replaced its hand gun emoji with a water pistol - reflecting growing despair in America and worldwide over gun crime.
The change comes in the wake of continuing gun violence in the US, including the killing of two black men by police and the resulting spate of deadly attacks against officers.
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