All articles tagged with #messages
iOS 27’s Messages adds a customizable audio/dictation button, a built-in Drawing tool (with Apple Pencil support), and smart, one‑tap contextual suggestions to speed up tasks like sharing photos or adding events, all underpinned by stronger SiriAI that can pull media, extract details, and automate actions within chats—aiming for a faster, less frustrating messaging experience.
iOS 27 adds a dedicated Siri app with iCloud-synced conversations across devices, one-tap suggestions in Messages that can propose actions like reminders or photo selection, and Calendar's Smart Event Details, which lets you type natural-language event info and have it auto-fill title, time, location, and invites.
iOS 27 adds five notable features: expanded landscape mode across more built-in apps (with a collapsible Messages sidebar and Dynamic Island Live Activities support), Dual Capture for FaceTime on iPhone 17-series and iPhone Air, a new Drawing tool in Messages, Apple Cash Bill Splitting for US users via Wallet/Messages or Siri, and enhanced Find My location sharing with timed expirations and pause options. The update is in developer beta with a public beta expected in July and a September release anticipated.
iOS 27 beta 2 adds major RCS improvements to the Messages app, including proper reactions on Android instead of generic labels, in-line replies, and hints at further RCS 2.7 features like edit and unsend, plus ongoing end-to-end encryption, bringing RCS closer to iMessage parity.
iOS 27 for iPhone tackles three Messages annoyances: failed sends auto-retry in the background, media messages sending independently with their own progress, and improved cross-device syncing of conversations.
iOS 26.5 adds end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in the Messages app by default (in beta). Encryption depends on both participants’ carriers, so not every conversation may be encrypted. To verify, open a chat’s details, scroll to the bottom, and check the status message: it will say whether the conversation is encrypted end-to-end or not (a lock icon may appear for some chats).
Sony's PS5 firmware update 26.03-13.20.00 is live, expanding emoji reactions in Messages and making minor UI readability tweaks.
In a high-profile legal case involving Justin Baldoni, Blake Lively’s emails and text exchanges, including messages with Taylor Swift, were released in court, adding new revelations to the ongoing lawsuit.
Kevin Federline reveals in his memoir that Jamie Lynn Spears sent messages to his wife Victoria Prince expressing concern and resentment about Britney Spears' treatment of their children, Sean Preston and Jayden James, highlighting ongoing family tensions.
iOS 26 will be released on September 15, introducing a Liquid Glass design, lock screen enhancements, new iMessage features like backgrounds and polls, call screening, adaptive power mode on iPhone 15 Pro models, AutoMix in Apple Music, a Preview app for PDFs, and CarPlay upgrades, among other improvements.
Spotify is launching a new in-app messaging feature called Messages, allowing users to directly message each other, share content, and connect more seamlessly within the app, targeting users 16 and older.
Spotify has launched a new in-app direct messaging feature called Messages, allowing users aged 16 and older to send songs, podcasts, and audiobooks directly to friends within the app, aiming to boost engagement and facilitate sharing. Users can accept or reject message requests, block users, and report harmful content, with messages protected by encryption. The feature is designed to complement existing sharing options on other social platforms.
The NFL will continue displaying social justice messages in end zones across all teams, including messages like 'End Racism' and 'Choose Love,' despite potential political scrutiny, as part of their ongoing diversity initiatives.
The women’s dating safety app Tea disabled direct messages after a security vulnerability exposed over a million private messages, including sensitive discussions about abortions and cheating, prompting the company to shut down messaging features temporarily.
iOS 26 introduces several playful and useful updates to Messages, including customizable backgrounds, polls for group decision-making, and automatic translation, making messaging more engaging and versatile compared to iOS 18, while maintaining familiar usability improvements like button placement for easier one-handed use.