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Dec 30, 2021 · The Messages app lets you send SMS and MMS messages through iMessage or a cellular service — but are you making the most of it?
- David Crookes
Mar 26, 2024 · With iOS 14 and later, you might see an orange or green indicator in the status bar on your iPhone. These indicators appear when the microphone and/or camera are being used by an app. An orange indicator means the microphone is being used by an app on your iPhone.
May 17, 2024 · Apple’s text messaging app is called Messages, and it’s built into every iOS device and every Mac. In this guide, we’ll show you several tips and tricks that can help you unlock the full potential of Messages app on your iPhone. Here’s what you need to know.
- Overview
- Send a text message
- Send a text message from your other number
- Reply to a message
- Reply inline to a specific message
- Use Siri to send, read, and reply to messages
- Why are some bubbles blue and others green?
You can use the Messages app to send text messages, images, and much more. You can reply within a conversation or to specific comments in a thread. You can even use Siri to listen and respond to your messages.
To fully use all the features in the Messages app, make sure you’ve set up Messages.
You can send a text message to one or more people to start a new conversation.
1.Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
2.Tap at the top of the screen.
3.Enter the phone number, contact name, or Apple ID of each recipient.
Or tap on the right, then choose contacts from the list.
4.Do any of the following:
If your iPhone is set up with Dual SIM, you can tap your number to switch to your other outgoing line as you compose your message.
Messages are grouped by conversation in the Messages list. You can reply to any conversation. A dot indicates you haven’t yet read one or more messages in that conversation.
1.Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
2.In the Messages list, tap the conversation that you want to participate in.
3.Tap the text field, create your message, then tap to send your message.
You can respond to a specific message inline. An inline reply quotes the message you’re responding to. This keeps a busy conversation organized by clarifying which response relates to which message.
1.Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
2.Swipe right on the message bubble that you want to reply to.
3.Enter your message, then tap .
4.To return to the main conversation, tap the blurred background.
Touch and hold a message to react with a Tapback, such as a thumbs-up or a heart.
You can use Siri to send messages for you, read your incoming texts out loud, and reply to messages. Learn how to use Siri.
Siri: Say something like:
•“Send a message to Mayuri saying, how about tomorrow?”
•“Read my last message from Antonio”
•“Reply, that’s great news!”
Siri can send a message right after it has been read back to you. Go to Settings > Siri & Search > Automatically Send Messages, then turn on Automatically Send Messages.
If a message can be sent using iMessage, you see a blue Send arrow , and the message appears in a blue bubble.
If you can’t use iMessage (which happens, for example, when a recipient isn’t using an Apple device), you can use SMS/MMS. Messages sent with SMS/MMS appear in green bubbles.
For more information, see the Apple Support article What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS?
Note: Content may not appear as expected when you send messages to recipients who are using non-Apple devices.
Jan 26, 2023 · In summary, the color of the message bubble in iMessage indicates the type of message being sent. Green bubbles indicate SMS text messages, while blue bubbles indicate iMessages. iMessage is typically preferred as it offers more features and delivers the message faster and more reliably.
Aug 4, 2021 · Jump To: Pin Your Favorite Message Threads. Get Someone’s Attention in a Group Text by Tagging. Filter Messages from Unknown Numbers. Customize Group Message Threads with a Cover Photo. Organize Your Conversations with Inline Replies.
Nov 12, 2020 · November 12, 2020. The Messages app has long been a mainstay on the iPhone and iPad as the default way Apple would like you to send and receive text messages. Following up on the features added...
