record button

This emoji is a red circle used to start recording audio or video. It's the button you press when you want to record something.

It's a symbol frequently seen when sending voice messages or taking videos on a smartphone. These days, it's also commonly seen on social media.

Representing an essential function of the digital age, this symbol signifies the 'start of recording'. Originating from traditional recording functions, it has now evolved into a signal indicating the start of live streaming or real-time broadcasting.

In modern social media, its meaning has expanded to 'capturing an important moment'. Especially in the age of individual media, it has become a universal expression among content creators, indicating 'broadcast start' or 'recording in progress'.