All articles tagged with #imessage
Originally Published 24 days ago — by 9to5Mac
The article highlights lesser-known but useful iMessage features such as scheduling messages, check-in for safety, audio message transcription, inline replies and reactions, and pinned conversations, enhancing user experience and safety. It encourages users to explore these features to maximize their messaging capabilities.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Macworld
The article discusses the frustrating experience of being locked out of Apple accounts, highlighting cases like the Macalope and Dr. Paris Butterfield-Addison, and criticizes Apple's process for handling such issues, emphasizing the need for better procedures to assist affected users.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by 9to5Mac
Apple has updated its support document to address a common iMessage issue where messages show 'Not Delivered' or appear as SMS, often caused by not activating the eSIM during setup. To fix this, users should manually toggle iMessage off and on in Settings after setting up their eSIM. This problem mainly affects those who skip eSIM activation during initial setup or switch carriers. Apple has acknowledged this as a recurring issue since the release of iOS 26.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by 9to5Mac
Apple has released a support document addressing a bug in iOS 26 that affects iMessage activation with phone numbers, especially when users have an inactive SIM with the same number. The fix involves removing the inactive SIM, either physical or eSIM, and reactivating iMessage through Settings.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by MacRumors
Apple has released a fix for the iMessage activation bug in iOS 26, resolving a common issue users faced with activating iMessage on their devices.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Business Insider
The article discusses the common issue of accidental audio recordings on iPhones caused by the 'Raise to Listen' feature in iMessage, which can lead to embarrassing or sensitive recordings being unintentionally sent. Turning off this feature is recommended to prevent such incidents, and the author shares personal experiences and advice on managing this setting.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Apple is expected to announce the integration of Rich Communication Services (RCS) into iMessage, enhancing messaging capabilities between iPhones and Android devices. This move could make iMessage more appealing and potentially lead to a decline in WhatsApp usage among iPhone users. While RCS offers advanced features like higher-quality media sharing and typing indicators, it lacks the end-to-end encryption found in iMessage and other messaging apps. Despite this, the integration is seen as a significant improvement for cross-platform communication.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Apple is introducing RCS messaging in iOS 18, enhancing the functionality of SMS on iPhones. However, unlike Android, RCS on iPhone will not be end-to-end encrypted due to the lack of collaboration between Apple and Google. While millions of iPhone users in Japan have already experienced RCS through the +Message app, it has not significantly impacted the market dominance of Line, which offers fully encrypted messaging. The update is unlikely to shift users from more secure messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Line.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Apple is expected to announce the integration of Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging for iPhones at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference, potentially leading many users to switch from WhatsApp to iMessage. This update will enhance messaging features between iPhones and Android devices, although RCS is not as secure as iMessage or WhatsApp. Despite this, the added functionalities may attract users to Apple's native messaging platform.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Mac
Apple's iOS 18 will introduce new text effects in the Messages app, allowing users to animate individual words within a message, enhancing the current bubble and screen effects. This feature is expected to add a fun, rich text-like experience to iMessage.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by MacRumors
Apple plans to introduce text effects in iMessage with iOS 18, allowing users to animate individual words. The update will also include RCS support for improved messaging between iPhones and Android devices, and an AI-powered autocompletion tool. iOS 18 is expected to be unveiled at WWDC on June 10, with a public release in September.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Engadget
Google has introduced the ability to edit RCS messages in the Android Messages app, allowing users 15 minutes to make changes, similar to Apple's iMessage feature. Additionally, Apple plans to support RCS in its Messages app starting in 2024. Other new features from Google include Instant Hotspot for Chromebooks and Android tablets, device switching in Google Meet, improved smart home controls, new Emoji Kitchen combinations, and expanded digital car key support.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Mac
Senator Elizabeth Warren tweeted a video criticizing Apple for the use of green texts, claiming they are "ruining relationships" and are just one of the tactics Apple uses to maintain control over the smartphone market. This comes in support of the DOJ's antitrust lawsuit against Apple, which addresses the exclusivity of iMessage to iPhones and its alleged anti-competitive nature. The lawsuit argues that this creates social stigma for non-iPhone users, particularly affecting teenagers. While there is evidence of Apple's strategy to lock customers into its ecosystem, some argue that penalizing Apple for creating a popular product is not the law's business.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TechCrunch
Trust Wallet claimed that hackers may be targeting people with an iMessage "zero-day" exploit, urging iPhone users to turn off iMessage until Apple patches it. However, the "credible intel" is actually an advertisement on a dark web site offering the alleged exploit for $2 million in bitcoin, with no evidence of its existence. Cybersecurity experts suggest using Lockdown Mode instead, as there is no evidence of successful hacks while using it. The dark web site, CodeBreach Lab, appears to be new and lacks credibility, raising suspicions of a scam.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Engadget
Automattic, the owner of WordPress and Tumblr, has acquired Beeper, the maker of the Beeper Mini app that briefly challenged Apple's iMessage dominance. The $125 million acquisition will merge Beeper's universal messaging app mission with Automattic's existing Texts app, with plans to launch a combined service later this year. The move comes amid increasing regulatory scrutiny on tech giants and their control over messaging platforms, as well as Apple's upcoming support for RCS on iPhones. Despite Beeper Mini's short-lived iMessage integration on Android, Automattic's CEO sees a future favoring cross-platform, universal messaging apps, and the acquisition may also be attributed to the brand Beeper built in taking on Apple.