iMessage backlash – Apple restricts new editing functionsiMessage BacklashApple restricts new editing functions Tom Rolfe July 28, 2022 NewsApple is making some big (and some would say overdue) changes to its Messages app with its upcoming... Read more
Cross-platform chats – EU law aims to change iMessageCross-platform chatsEU law aims to change iMessage Tom Rolfe March 25, 2022 NewsNew legislation from the European Union could force Apple to open up its iMessage platform to work with... Read more
Threat notifications – Apple’s reaction to government spywareThreat notificationsApple's reaction to government spyware Tom Rolfe November 24, 2021 NewsWe wrote earlier this year about 'Pegasus,' an iOS exploit that allows hackers to access a user's private... Read more
Sticker Maker Studio – how to make your own iMessage stickersSticker Maker StudioHow to make your own iMessage stickers Holly Rolfe October 23, 2021 NewsiMessage has some great built-in Memoji sticker tools, and plenty of sticker packs downloadable from the App Store... Read more
‘Pegasus’ spyware – iMessage exploit can leak private data'Pegasus' exploitiMessage exploit can leak private data Tom Rolfe July 19, 2021 NewsAmnesty International has lifted the lid on a long-running iOS exploit that allows users of spyware known as... Read more
Rich Communications Services: iOS may support a new form of textingRich Communications ServicesiOS may support a new form of texting Tom Rolfe January 7, 2019 NewsApple has reportedly been in talks to support a new text messaging standard. The new format, dubbed "Rich... Read more
Valentine’s Day: share the love with iMessageValentine's DayShare the love with iMessage Tom Rolfe February 14, 2018 News, Tips & TricksHappy Valentine's Day, readers! It's that time of year again where society obligates couples to prove their love... Read more
Read receipts: stop people seeing whether you’ve read their messagesRead receiptsStop people seeing whether you've read their messages Tom Rolfe January 6, 2018 Tips & TricksRead receipts can be a very useful part of the Messages app, letting your contacts know if you’ve... Read more
iMessage stickers: how to get the same packs as your friendsiMessage stickersHow to get the same packs as your friends Tom Rolfe August 9, 2017 Tips & TricksStickers are one of the coolest new features in iMessage, introduced last year with the release of iOS... Read more
Apple updates its free app of the week: Checkmate! is now available for freeFree app of the weekCheckmate! is currently free Tom Rolfe August 5, 2017 Games, PuzzleCheckmate! – was $0.99/£0.99, now FREE Apple has updated its free app of the week and, somewhat unusually, it's... Read more
4.5Review: Sticky AI – create social selfie stickers super fastReview: Sticker AICreate social selfie stickers super fast Joe White August 2, 2017 Apps, Photo & Video, Social NetworkingYou'll love this app -- particularly if you're an iMessage sticker fan! ... Read more
Watch Apple’s new ad showcasing iOS 10’s iMessage sticker packsSticker PacksWatch Apple's new, fun commercial Andy Price March 17, 2017 NewsApple has posted a new commercial which focuses on iMessage, and specifically the sticker packs that arrived in... Read more
Use WhatsApp? It’s just launched two-step verification – here’s how to enable it and stay secureWhatsApp – Two-Step VerificationPopular messaging service adds new security measures. Here's how to enable it Andy Price February 10, 2017 News, Tips & TricksWildly popular, Facebook-owned and free cross-platform messaging service for iPhone and iPad, WhatsApp, has had its fair share... Read more
Quick tip! Automatically apply full screen effects using phrases in the Messages appFull screen effects in MessagesHow to automatically apply them with phases Andy Price January 4, 2017 Tips & TricksFull screen effects were added to Apple's devices in iOS 10. It means that when you type out... Read more
Dropbox for iOS updates, adds iMessage app extension and easy PDF signingMajor Dropbox updateiOS 10 compatibility added Andy Price October 12, 2016 Apps, Business, News, Productivity, UtilitiesLeading cloud storage provider Dropbox has released a major update to its iOS app with some key new features,... Read more
New iMessage extension “Phoneys” lets you prank your friendsPhoney messagesPrank your friends in iMessage Tom Rolfe September 29, 2016 NewsWith iOS 10, Apple added a new App Store for the Messages app, bringing with it an influx... Read more
Stickers, games and more go live on the new iMessage App StoreiMessage App StoreApps, games and stickers now available Tom Rolfe September 13, 2016 NewsToday, September 13, marks the public launch of iOS 10, and ahead of the official release Apple has... Read more
Video: New Apple promo demonstrates iMessage’s green sensibilitiesApple & Earth DayVideo demonstrates why using iMessage is green Andy Price April 22, 2016 NewsEvery time you use Apple's iMessage messaging service you're taking advantage of a green initiative, a new ad... Read more
Guide: How to share videos via the iOS Messages app without losing qualityVideo attachmentsHow to share videos via Messages Tom Rolfe March 1, 2016 Tips & TricksThe iPhone is the most popular camera in the world, and it can record surprisingly good video. So... Read more
Guide: What is iMessage? | iOS 9iMessageWhat is iMessage? Tom Rolfe May 3, 2015 Tips & TricksiMessage enables users to send free messages to other iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac users. To receive... Read more