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Apple now permits cellular phone calls and carrier-based SMS/MMS/RCS messages in third-party apps, but only in Europe
Apple provides new APIs to third-party developers in the European Union that enable cellular phone calls and SMS, MMS and RCS messaging within apps.
How to use Live Translation in iPhone Messages on iOS 26
Learn how to use real-time on-device translation in the Messages app on iOS 26 to automatically translate texts from a foreign language into English on your iPhone or iPad.
TypeMillennium jailbreak tweak displays a system-wide notification when someone types iMessages to you
While the iOS Messages app supports a typing indicator within conversations, it’s possible with a jailbreak to have a system-wide typing indicator that you can see from anywhere in iOS when someone begins typing to you, even if you’re not currently using the Messages app.
How to use polls in Messages on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Easily gather feedback and opinions from friends and family using the new polls feature in iMessage, available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac running iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26.
Tapbacks on CarPlay 26: Now you can crash with feeling while reacting with emoji
Apple is bringing Tapbacks to Messages on CarPlay. Now you can react to chats with emoji while driving because what could possibly go wrong?
How to change iMessage chat background on Apple devices
Learn how to set an image or color-based animation as the chat background in the Apple Messages app on iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and watchOS 26 to add flair to your family and friend conversations.
iOS 26 could bring Messages polls and automatic translation of chats
Apple's iOS 26 software could enhance the iPhone's built-in Messages app with new capabilities, including polls and automatic translation.
Everything you can do with Apple Intelligence in the Messages app
Learn how to use Apple Intelligence features in the built-in Messages app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to generate AI emoji, compose, proofread, or rewrite text, and more.
ShootingStar lets jailbreakers send any iMessage text with the beautiful Shooting Star effect
As many iMessage users know, there are certain keywords that you can send to others to trigger animations during special events. For example, sending “Congrats” triggers a confetti animation, sending “Happy Birthday” triggers a balloons animation, and sending “Happy New Year” triggers a fireworks animation.
How to check for RCS messaging and send RCS texts from iPhone
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to send an RCS message from your iPhone to another iPhone or Android device, provided you have RCS messaging enabled and it's supported by your carrier.
How to disable the typing bubble indicator in Messages on iPhone
Learn how to reply to messages on your iPhone or iPad without showing the typing bubble indicator to the other person.