iOS 17 Messages: How to use the new features for messages? Full guide here
Apple has released iOS 17, bringing a host of new features and improvements to the Messages app. Whether you're an avid texter or just use it occasionally, these updates are designed to enhance your messaging experience.
These are the new features and improvements in Messages on iOS 17;
1. Transcribed Audio Messages
Listening to audio messages is no longer the only option. With iOS 17, when someone sends you a voice message, it will come with an automatic text transcription below it. This feature is handy if you can't listen to the message or prefer to read it.
2. Check In with Contacts
iOS 17 introduces a new feature called «Check In.» It allows you to share your estimated time of arrival (ETA) with a trusted contact and can send an alert if you don't arrive at your destination as expected. To use it, tap the plus button next to the text input box in a conversation, select «Check In,» and customize it according to your preferences. This feature adds an extra layer of safety and convenience to your messages.
3. Search with Multiple Filters
Searching for specific content in your messages is easier with iOS 17. You can now combine multiple terms and filters in a single search. This means you can search for messages that meet multiple criteria simultaneously, making it more efficient to find what you're looking for.
4. Apps in Messages
The mini-apps within Messages, such as Music and Photos, have been reorganized. You can access them by tapping the plus button next to the text input box. You can also customize the order of these apps by tapping and holding on them, making it easier to access the ones you use most frequently.
5. Navigation and Replies
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