iOS 26’s Messages app got a big upgrade for an essential feature

OS 26 brought a lot of new features to the Messages app, including an AI upgrade for an essential feature: search.
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6 great features in Messages in iOS 26

There's a bunch of great new features to check out. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac The Messages app gains flashy new features in iOS 26 that make group chats far more fun and efficient. It also ...

iOS 26.5: New features, release date, more

OS 26.5 has more new features and changes for iPhone users. Here's everything we know so far about the update for iPhone.
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iOS 26 Tips: How to Add Background in Messages App

Overview  Custom chat backgrounds in iOS 26 are not just visual upgrades; they act as functional identifiers, helping users ...
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iOS 26.2 Adds These 8 New Features to Your iPhone

Earlier this month, Apple released iOS 26.2, following more than a month of beta testing. It is a big update, with many new features and changes for iPhones. iOS 26.2 adds a Liquid Glass slider for ...