Best hidden iPhone messaging tips and tricks you should be using
Apple’s Messages app has undergone many changes over the years, and why not? Text messaging is one of the core components of any smartphone.
One thing that sets iPhone messaging apart is its higher file size limit. If you’ve ever tried sending a picture from an iPhone to an Android, you’ve probably noticed the degradation in quality. Tap or click here for one way to get around this annoying issue.
With each iPhone update, Apple tweaks or adds new features while fixing bugs and improving security. You may not be aware of quite a few neat tricks. Note: To access these texting features, update your iPhone to the latest version.
1. Unsend a text
Did you know that you could now unsend texts? It’s a nice feature to have, but there are some caveats:
- You can only take back a message within two minutes of sending it.
- The recipient can read your message before you unsend it.
- If you unsend a message, it’ll disappear from the recipient’s screen, but they’ll be notified that you unsent it.
Now that you know how it works, here’s how to unsend a message:
- While in an iMessage conversation, tap and hold the message you want to unsend.
- Tap Undo Send.
2. Edit a sent text
Want to change the message you sent? Here’s what to keep in mind:
- You have 15 minutes to edit a text.
- You can edit a message up to five times.
- The recipient can read your message before you edit it.
- The recipient can tap your edited message and see its edit history.
Now that you know what happens when you partake in a bit of editing, here’s how it’s done:
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iMessage is Apple’s own instant messaging service that’s been around since iOS 5. iPhone users can exchange messages that are end-to-end encrypted over Wi-Fi or cellular connection. iMessage also has higher limits for file sizes. This is why a video sent from one iPhone to another will typically look better than one sent between an iPhone and Android device.
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The phone in your hand can do more than the computers we had years ago. It’s a communication device, a camera, a scanner, a fitness tracker, a camcorder, a GPS, a game console — I could go on.
There’s also a lot your phone can do that you would not think was possible. Tap or click for seven brilliant ways your smartphone can help you get things done, from measuring someone’s height to remoting into your computer.