Major changes are coming to the Messages app with iOS 18, with Apple adding several fun Apple Intelligence features, new formatting, updated effects, satellite support, better texting with green bubble people, and tons more.
This guide highlights everything that’s new in the iOS 18 Messages app.
Send Later
iOS 18 adds the option to schedule an iMessage to be sent to someone at a later time or date. If you know someone’s birthday is coming up, for example, you can schedule a happy birthday text to them ahead of the date so it’s ready to go.
Scheduling a message can be only be done in conversations with other iMessage users, and it is not an option when texting with an Android user. It works in both individual and group chats, as long as all participants have an Apple device and access to iMessage.
To schedule a message, follow these steps:
- Open up a conversation in the Messages app.
- Tap on the “+” button on the left side of the text box.
- Tap on More.
- Choose Send…
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