Hello everyone, today in this article we will show you how to use the new messaging features in iOS 16. Apple has launched iOS 16 for the masses. The update is quite significant, as it brings many new features, including customizable lock screens, new notifications and real-time tasks, improvements to Focus, multi-stop routes in Maps, and big changes to the Messages app. There are a lot of exciting new features in iOS 16, but one of the most important, aside from the lock screen, are the changes in iMessage. Below we will explain what these changes are and what they mean for you. So, without further ado, let’s get started.
iMessage is Apple’s instant messaging service for devices such as iPhone, iPad and Mac. Released in 2011 with iOS 5, iMessage allows users to send messages, photos, stickers and more between any Apple device over the Internet. iOS 16 also brings two long-awaited features to iMessage: the ability to undo a message and to edit it. Apple made some changes to these features during the beta testing process in response to concerns of abuse. Before proceeding, we recommend you to update iPhone
iOS 16: How to Use New iMessage Features in iPhone
Editing iMessage
- When you send an iMessage in iOS 16, you can edit it for up to 15 minutes after sending. To edit an iMessage, simply long-press on the message you want to correct, add the change, and then press the blue checkmark to resend the message.
- There are a few caveats to keep in mind when using this feature. It only works with iMessage messages, not SMS, so both people must have an iPhone for it to work effectively. Edited messages will be repeated for those not using iOS 16.
- To use the message editing feature as intended, participants must be using Apple’s latest updates, including iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, and watchOS 9. Those using an older operating system or Android will see a text with the words “Changed to [text]” when they receive an edited iMessage.
- The Messages app provides a history of edited iMessages, so the person on the other end will know what the changes were if they tap the “Edited” text. It is worth noting that an iMessage can only be edited up to five times before the edit option disappears.
Canceling sending an iMessage
- If you send an iMessage and then change your mind, you can use the unsend feature to withdraw it. You can cancel sending an iMessage for up to two minutes after sending it.
- As with iMessage editing, undoing iMessage sending has limitations that you need to be aware of. If you use the undo send feature for a message sent to a person using an older version of iOS, it will not work and the message will not be undone.
- In this case, the other party will not see that you have undone the send, even though the message will disappear from your iPhone. If someone is using an older version of iOS, the following message will be displayed:
- “You have canceled sending a message. [Person] may still see the message on devices with older versions of iOS.”
- For unsending to work, participants must have iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura and watchOS 9 on their devices. iMessage is required, as the feature does not work with SMS.
Mark as unread
- In iOS 16 there is a new mark as unread feature, which allows you to mark an SMS or iMessage message as new, so that it has a blue dot to remind you to return to it.
- Marking as unread is useful if you receive a message and don’t have time to read or reply to it on the spot, because it keeps it as a new message with a notification badge in the Messages app.
- To mark a thread as unread, long press on the conversation and then tap the “Mark as unread” option.
Retrieve deleted messages
- In the “Filters” interface of the Messages app, there is a new “Recently Deleted” section that aggregates all deleted texts. If you accidentally delete a message that you did not intend to delete, you can retrieve it here.
- The interface has dedicated “Delete All” and “Recover All” options to manage all messages at once, or you can select a single message and choose whether to delete or recover it.
SharePlay Support
- SharePlay, the feature designed to allow you to use apps, watch TV, listen to music and more with friends and family via FaceTime, has been extended to the Messages app. In any app that supports SharePlay, you can choose to start a SharePlay session with the Messages app.
- Participants in the SharePlay experience can see the same content, discussing it through iMessage. This is useful for collaborating on various apps, playing games, working out, talking about TV shows and movies, and almost any other SharePlay interaction. SharePlay is now compatible with both Messages and FaceTime, so you can choose your preferred method of communication.
Integration of collaboration
- Collaboration is a new feature integrated into iOS apps. You can collaborate with colleagues, friends or family in File, Keynote, Numbers, Pages, Notes, Reminders and Safari by sending an invitation to collaborate via Messages.
- When a collaboration has started, all invited participants will see updates from Messages when the shared project in the app is changed. Collaborations can be started from Messages or FaceTime.
Final Words
We hope you enjoyed our article on how to use the new iMessage features in the iPhone. Apple’s secure instant messaging system, iMessage, has been around since 2011, so you could be forgiven for losing track of all the useful features that have been added to the software since then. But with the recent arrival of iOS 16, it’s the perfect time to take stock of what’s available and make sure you’re using all the best features of iMessage. If you enjoyed our article, please share it with others.
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