iOS 18 adds many new features to the Messages app, including the ability to schedule messages to be sent later, the ability to use any emoji or sticker as a Tapback, text formatting options like bold and italics, and much more.
iOS 18 is currently available in beta for members of the Apple Developer Program, with a public beta to follow in July. The software update should be widely released in September, and it is compatible with the iPhone XS and newer.
Below, we outline everything new in the Messages app on iOS 18, including some smaller changes that Apple’s website does not mention.
Schedule Messages
iMessages can now be scheduled to be sent at a later date and time in both individual and group conversations. As of the first iOS 18 beta, you can schedule a message to be sent up to 14 days later. After scheduling a message, it becomes visible to you in a dotted-line bubble, with edit, delete, and reschedule options.
To access this feature, tap the plus sign to the left of the text field, tap More, and tap Send Later.
Tapback Changes
Redesigned Tapbacks
The classic set of Tapback icons are now colorful, including the heart,…
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