Skype removes 'potentially offensive' emoticons

Online video chat service, Skype has reportedly removed some of emoticons for being 'potentially offensive'

Updated on: May 01 2014, 16:16 IST

By ANI

Online video chat service, Skype has reportedly removed some of emoticons for being 'potentially offensive'

According to The BBC, icons like a smiley face showing middle finger and woman's legs wearing high heels were removed, as they were potentially offensive.

The removed emoticons were part of a hidden range of icons separate to the standard ones.

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However, other hidden emoticons are still available to use.

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First Published Date: 01 May, 16:13 IST