ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Apple Symbols

Okay kiddo, so you know how when you type on a computer or phone, you can use different letters and pictures to make words and sentences? Well, sometimes people like to use special pictures called symbols to make their messages look cooler or more interesting.

One kind of symbol is called an apple symbol. It's a picture of an apple, kind of like the ones you see in the grocery store. But it's not just any apple - it's a special one that only shows up on some computers and phones.

Now, you might wonder why someone would want to use an apple symbol. Maybe they really like apples, or maybe they're talking about something related to Apple, the company that makes iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers.

But here's the thing - not everyone can see apple symbols on their devices. It depends on what kind of device and software they're using. So if you send someone a message with an apple symbol, they might just see a blank space or a weird box instead.

That's why it's important to think about who you're sending messages to and whether they'll be able to see the symbols you're using. And even if you can see the apple symbol just fine, it's still a good idea to use words to make sure your message comes across clearly - not everyone will know what you mean by just a picture of an apple.

Does that make sense, kiddo?