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One thing that makes iPhone and iPad special is the Messages app. Aside from the "blue chat bubbles" that are all the rage with the kids, you can trigger fun effects on iMessages you send. That includes effects for iPhones or iPad that make text bubbles slam, loud, gentle, or invisible or turn the whole screen into balloons, confetti, lasers, fireworks, or shooting stars. Here's how to spruce up your iMessage on the best iPhones and best iPads, including the iPhone 13 Pro. How do I add bubble effects to my iMessages?
How do I cancel a bubble effect in Messages?(Image credit: iMore)If you change your mind about sending a bubble effect, tap the Cancel button at the bottom of the effects list (it looks like an X). What do bubble effects do in Messages?
How do I add screen effects to my iMessages?You can also send a screen effect from the Messages app or the new interactive notifications, even from the lock screen!
If you change your mind about sending a screen effect, tap the Cancel button at the bottom below your message (it looks like an X). How to replay bubble and screen effects in iMessageYou can replay the bubble and screen effects you receive in an iMessage. Just follow these simple steps.
How to use Message effects with Reduce Motion turned onIf you have the Reduce Motion setting turned on to reduce things like the icon parallax effect, you can still have Message effects play automatically by flipping a switch in the Accessibility settings.
What do screen effects do in Messages?Here are all of the current screen effects and what they do.
Add some uniqueness to your messagesWhether it's with balloons or lasers, fireworks or shooting stars, there are many different ways you can highlight your text messages and make them unique. Start using them today. Updated July 2022: Updated for iOS 15 and the iOS 16 beta. |