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19 New Messages Features in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 You Didn’t Know You Needed

By: Matthew Lynch

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Apple’s latest operating systems, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15, bring a slew of exciting updates, but none more impactful than the revamped Messages app. From subtle enhancements to game-changing features, here are 19 new additions you didn’t know you needed:

Enhanced Communication:

1.Focus Modes for Messages: Enjoy focused conversations without distractions. Customize message alerts based on your current Focus.

2.Group Chat Organization:  Effortlessly manage large group chats with enhanced thread view, pinned messages, and more.

3.Collaborative Editing: Make real-time edits to shared notes, to-do lists, and documents right within the Messages app.

4.Advanced Voice Note Sharing:  Record, edit, and share crystal-clear voice notes with new transcription capabilities.

5.Improved Emoji Support:  Express yourself better with even more detailed and expressive emoji options.

Productivity and Accessibility:

6.Message Scheduling: Send messages later, ensuring your timing is perfect.

7.Smart Replies for Group Chats:  Get AI-powered suggestions for quick and relevant responses in busy group conversations.

8.Personalized Message Templates:  Create custom message templates for common responses and save time.

9.Voice-to-Text Integration:  Dictate messages for hands-free communication.

10.Dynamic Links for Shared Content:  Access rich previews of shared content directly within the Messages app.

Enhanced Privacy and Security:

11.End-to-End Encryption:  Ensure your messages remain private with enhanced security protocols.

12.Message Recovery: Easily recover accidentally deleted messages with improved recovery options.

13.Customizable Message Filters: Block unwanted messages or conversations from specific senders.

14.Enhanced Spam Detection: Enjoy a cleaner inbox with improved spam detection features.

Fun and Creative:

15.Interactive Message Effects: Engage your friends with enhanced and customizable animated effects.

16.Personalized Message Themes:  Express your unique style with custom themes and backgrounds for your conversations.

17.Message Games:  Play fun mini-games directly within your conversations.

18.Enhanced Message Stickers:  Enjoy a vast library of new and creative stickers to spice up your chats.

19.Real-Time Translation:  Seamlessly translate messages in real-time for effortless cross-language communication.

These new features are just the beginning of what Apple has in store for the Messages app. With a focus on enhanced communication, productivity, privacy, and fun,  iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS 15 are set to revolutionize the way we connect and interact.

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