Officially it’s not a shaka. But it’s close enough, and people who use emojis will soon be able to send a hand gesture emoji instead of typing \m/ when saying ‘shaka’ in text messages.

The decision is expected in November, and if approved, the shaka emoji will be used in countless text messages worldwide. Jeremy Yurow is a politics reporting fellow based in Hawaii for the USA ...

Recently, I've started to notice the hang loose hand symbol, and its emoji — also known as the "call me hand" emoji, better recognized as the shaka sign ... like a funny text, or an outrageous ...

Plus, this familiar gesture: Before you celebrate, know that this is no "shaka" emoji. It's called "call me hand." As in, pick up the phone and give me a ring. Here's how the creators describe it ...

Steve Sue, Ryan Ozawa, and Yiying Lu. Reference art for a proposed "shaka" emoji, designed by veteran emoji designer Yiying Lu. A comparison between the existing "Call Me" emoji and the proposed ...

Project Shaka is pushing for an official Shaka emoji, and we need your support to make it happen. Here’s how you can help!Project Shaka is on a mission to secure an official Shaka emoji ...

Steve Sue, Ryan Ozawa, and Yiying Lu. Reference art for a proposed "shaka" emoji, designed by veteran emoji designer Yiying Lu. A comparison between the existing "Call Me" emoji and the proposed ...

In a nod to its rich cultural heritage, Hawaii's State Legislature appears poised to designate the iconic "shaka" gesture as the island's official symbol, recognizing it as its birthplace.