U1F4BB

U+1F4BB, titled LAPTOP COMPUTER, is a Unicode emoji character that represents a portable personal computer. It is commonly used to signify computing, technology, remote work, travel with devices, and related topics. The character was added to the Unicode Standard in version 6.0, released in 2010, and is assigned to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Pictographs block. In emoji sets, its appearance varies by platform, with different manufacturers producing distinct designs for Apple, Google, Microsoft, and other vendors. The symbol is typically shown as an open laptop with a screen facing the user, though some designs may depict variations in color or style.

Encoding and presentation: U+1F4BB has the standard Unicode encoding for code points in the upper range and is commonly rendered as an emoji when the emoji presentation is enabled. By default, on many systems, the character is presented as an emoji, but a variation selector (U+FE0F) can enforce emoji presentation, while U+FE0E can request text presentation on platforms that support both. The character belongs to the broader category of pictographs used in digital communication.

Related symbols and usage: The laptop emoji is often discussed alongside related hardware symbols such as DESKTOP COMPUTER (U+1F5A5) and other technology items. It appears in messaging, documentation, and design contexts to convey computing activity, software development, cybersecurity, and portable devices.

See also: DESKTOP COMPUTER (U+1F5A5); SILHOUETTE OF LAPTOP; general discussions of emoji design and platform differences.