20 Hidden iPhone Messages Features

Here are some fun things to try in the Messages app on your iPhone or iPad. You can send messages with special effects, send special links, respond with a reaction instead of a new message, easily include GIFs or stickers, add subject lines, send audio recordings, and so much more.

Comments: 10 Responses to “20 Hidden iPhone Messages Features”

    Mark Holmes
    2 years ago

    Gary,
    Great ideas! Some I knew, but some I didn't , so very cool. One thing you might have also added is using swipe on the keyboard to type faster.

    Mark

    SP
    2 years ago

    Great and FUN info, Thanks Gary !

    Gene
    2 years ago

    Do all of these cool features work only iPhone to iPhone?

    2 years ago

    Gene: some are for iMessages yes. But others like GIFs, the trackpad tip, etc, will work for any recipient.

    Gene
    2 years ago

    Do all of these cool features work only iPhone to iPhone?

    Joe S.
    2 years ago

    Tried the single period preceding a URL to avoid 'sending' a preview. Didn't work for me until I discovered/uncovered if I add a period immediately following the URL and preceding the URL the preview won't show just the link. Who knew?

    Sam Walker
    2 years ago

    That was a great update & refresh of functions in the current iMessage App. Be good to Humans, Thanks!

    Ira
    1 year ago

    Can you explain how to delete attached photos in messages? When I try to delete them, they come right back within an hour or so. Must I delete them on all of my devices? This sounds backwards. Shouldn’t my devices keep track of my latest additions and deletions and synchronize that way?

    1 year ago

    Ira: Deleting them should delete them. Not sure why they are coming back for you. You'll need to contact Apple Support to investigate.

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