Apple's latest iOS 17 update has introduced FaceTime Reactions, which are animated effects that pop up on your screen during a video chat. These reactions are like the ones commonly used in Messages ...

There are many ways to liven up a text conversation. Most messaging platforms these days offer the use of emojis. GIFs, and stickers from third-party apps as a way for senders to zhuzh up responses or ...

The easiest way to send GIFs is to search for and use the selections available in the Messages app. Open the Messages app on ...

What's new in Messages? Apple has finally given us built-in formatting options for iMessage conversations. Now, you can easily bold, italicize, underline or strike-through your text right in the app.

OctopusEffects, #aftereffects In this tutorial I will show you how to create a particles logo and text animation without ...

OctopusEffects, #aftereffects In this tutorial I will show you how to animate water filling in text without using external ...

Invisible Ink is one of the standout features Apple introduced to iMessage back in 2016, part of a suite of message effects designed to make texting feel more expressive. While others like "Slam" and ...

The Messages app becomes more playful -- and more practical if you're out of range -- in the latest iOS update. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of ...