Google is rolling out its Audio Emoji feature to some users running the Google Phone 128 beta, 9to5Google reports, adding that the feature may be available to more users in the coming weeks.

Adding emoji support is nothing new for Google. The search giant has previously baked emoji-related features into Google Sheets, Gmail and even Google Maps. However, this time, the company is trying to do something different.

The feature is meant to be an audio equivalent to the emojis commonly used in text-based messaging apps. According to the release, it is available in the Google Phone app’s overflow menu after tapping the three-dot menu button and as a chip in the main conversation interface.

The post explains that Audio Emoji are sound effects associated with six different emojis, including clapping (clapping), laughing, partying, crying (trombone), stinging, and pooping (yes, you heard that right).

During a phone call, you can select one of the emojis in the Google Phone app to trigger an animation and accompanying sound effects for a few seconds. Both parties to the call can hear the sound effects as they are played. However, the announcement notes that there is a “cooldown” between sound effects, which prevents the user from playing them back to back.

You can disable emoji audio through a dedicated page in the Settings app, according to the release. Here, Google explains the feature by saying:

Embody emotions and moods with sounds like clapping, laughter, sad trombone and more with emoji that can be tapped while you’re in a conversation.

The feature supports six different audio emojis at the moment. However, there is no word if more emojis will be added in the future and which ones will be chosen. Speaking of which, Android Authority Found In the APK teardown Google may add support for emojis such as a piano and a grumpy face emoji.

source: 9to5Google | Photo via Paxels