7 tips and tricks to get more out of Apple’s newly updated Messages app

iMessage's Hidden Gems: Mastering iOS 16's Enhanced Messaging Features

iMessage, Apple's secure messaging platform, has evolved significantly since its 2011 debut. iOS 16 introduces several enhancements, making it even more powerful. This guide focuses on iMessage-to-iMessage communication (the blue bubbles). Features may differ when messaging non-Apple users.

1. Edit Sent Messages: Correct typos or rephrase messages up to five times. A "Edited" label indicates changes, and previous versions are viewable. Non-iOS 16 users see consecutive messages. To edit, long-press the message, select "Edit," make changes, and tap the checkmark.

2. Undo Sent Messages: Regret a message? You have two minutes to retract it. Long-press, choose "Undo Send," and the message disappears with an animation. A "Unsent" notification appears for all participants using iOS 16.

3. Manage Read Receipts: Control whether others see your read receipts. Toggle "Send Read Receipts" on or off for individual conversations or globally in iPhone Settings > Messages. Disabling this prevents you from seeing others' read receipts as well.

4. Add Bold Headings: Use the subject field for message titles. Enable it in iPhone Settings > Messages > "Show Subject Field." Compose messages with a "Subject" and "iMessage" field. The subject line appears in bold. This works with text messages too, though the iMessage line will read "Text Message."

5. SharePlay Integration: Share activities like videos, music, and games with contacts. Open a SharePlay-compatible app (Spotify, Apple Music, etc.), tap the share button, then "More" and "SharePlay." Choose a contact and select Messages or FaceTime to chat while sharing.

6. Recover Deleted Messages: Deleted messages reside in a temporary holding area for 30 days. In the Messages app, tap "Edit," then "Show Recently Deleted." Recover or permanently delete conversations from this list.

7. React to Android Messages: Send emoji reactions ("tapbacks") to messages from Android users. Long-press the message and select an emoji reaction. Reactions may appear slightly differently on Android.

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