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    Messages on iPad

    Texting on a bigger keyboard.

    1. Sign in

    Open Settings, tap Messages. Sign in with your Apple ID. iMessages now sync from iPhone.

    2. New message

    Tap the pencil icon. Type a name or phone number. Type your message and tap the up arrow.

    3. Send a photo

    Tap the camera icon. Pick a photo from your library, or take a new one.

    4. Voice message

    Tap and hold the microphone. Speak. Release to send. Great when typing is hard.

    5. Delete a chat

    Swipe left on a conversation in the list. Tap Delete to remove it.

    6. Block bad numbers

    Tap the name at the top of a chat. Tap Info, scroll down, tap Block this Caller.

    Blue bubbles are iMessage (free over Wi-Fi). Green bubbles are regular text messages.