iPhone: iMessage and Texting Tips

Hidden iMessage features that make texting more fun and productive.

At a Glance

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Long-press any message to add a quick reaction: heart, thumbs up, haha, exclamation, question, or thumbs down.

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Long-press a recently sent message → Edit. You have 15 minutes to correct typos.

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Long-press a message → Undo Send. Works within 2 minutes of sending.

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Swipe right on a conversation to pin it to the top of your Messages list.

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In a conversation, tap the contact name → Share My Location for real-time location sharing.

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