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.
Gene: some are for iMessages yes. But others like GIFs, the trackpad tip, etc, will work for any recipient.
Gene
1 year ago
Do all of these cool features work only iPhone to iPhone?
Joe S.
1 year 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
1 year ago
That was a great update & refresh of functions in the current iMessage App. Be good to Humans, Thanks!
Ira
9 months 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?
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
Mark: Check out this one: https://macmost.com/comparing-the-4-ways-to-type-on-your-iphone.html
Great and FUN info, Thanks Gary !
Do all of these cool features work only iPhone to iPhone?
Gene: some are for iMessages yes. But others like GIFs, the trackpad tip, etc, will work for any recipient.
Do all of these cool features work only iPhone to iPhone?
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?
That was a great update & refresh of functions in the current iMessage App. Be good to Humans, Thanks!
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?
Ira: Deleting them should delete them. Not sure why they are coming back for you. You'll need to contact Apple Support to investigate.