X swapped out the water pistol emoji for a realistic gun, without explanation – The Verge

In a surprising move, X has swapped out the playful water pistol emoji for a more realistic firearm icon. The decision has left many scratching their heads and wondering why. Emojipedia and AppleInsider were quick to report on the change, with iPhone in Canada and NewsBytes also chiming in on the mysterious switch. Stay tuned as we uncover the reason behind this unexpected emoji update.