Simple at first glance, the iMessage application is more complex than it seems due to the many possibilities it contains. To benefit from it, first make sure that your device (iPhone, iPad) is equipped with the latest update to Apple’s operating system: iOS 16.
If your device does not automatically download and install updates, do so manually using a Wi-Fi connection. To check that the update is available for your device:
- Settings > General > Software update
- If not, click “Download” and “Install”. Enter the unlock code for your iPhone and accept the terms of use
- The device reboots to install the update.
Cancel or modify an already sent message
Typos in iMessages are no longer a deal breaker. Now, like WhatsApp, you can fix a typo up to 15 minutes after it was sent. Only five modifications are possible and your correspondent will be aware of the modification of the letter.
Because:
- Long press on the message and select the “Edit” tab to rectify the text
If your recipient is using iOS 16, a small “Edited” label will appear below the message in question. On the other hand, if your device is running an older version and you modify it, you will still be able to see the original text and will simply receive a second message with the corrected text.
It is also possible to cancel sending an iMessage. The handling is identical to that of modifying: press the message in question and then select “Cancel sending”. The message will disappear. Don’t delay: you only have two minutes to complete the operation.
recover recently deleted messages
Deleted a message by mistake? No problem, you can restore it: your iPhone keeps deleted messages for 30 days.
- Settings > Messages > Show “Recently Deleted”.
Choose the messages you want to restore, then select “Recover”.
Save an animated Memoji
A fun feature. Memojis, personalized animated avatars that can mimic your voice and facial expressions, can be sent via iMessage.
Because:
- In a conversation, tap the Memoji icon and select the one you want
- Tap the red record button to record your message and animate the Memoji
- Press the record button again to stop and send the Memoji
Watch and listen to content together
Since the release of iOS 16, Apple users subscribed to a streaming service, or who have purchased content from the App Store (movies or music), can share their viewing in real time with friends through iMessage thanks to the function SharePlay.
First, make sure that this feature is enabled. Because:
- Settings > Message > Facetime > Share Play
Next:
- In a compatible application (Apple TV, Apple Music…) search for a movie, a song or a TV series
- Share > Share Play
- Select the contacts of the interested persons and press the “Message” icon
Media playback starts simultaneously for everyone accessing the content. Please note: your interlocutors must have subscribed to the service, if the latter requires a subscription, to benefit from the session.
dictate a text
Why write a note using the keyboard when you can say it out loud? To perform this manipulation, first activate the option:
- Settings > General > Keyboard > Enable dictation
- Tap the microphone icon at the bottom right of the screen, and then simply deliver your speech.
Source: BFM TV
