Apple just announced iOS 26, the next big iPhone software update, and when it rolls out this fall, it promises to bring a ton of new features to your current iPhone.
These new features include a gorgeous “Liquid Glass” design, an all-new Games app, an adaptive Lock Screen and various new abilities with Apple Intelligence. That said, some of the most significant improvements are coming to some of your most-used iPhone apps.
Chief among them, Messages.
5 New Features Coming to iMessage
This fall, Apple will be making the jump from iOS 18 straight to iOS 26.Apple
Typing indicators for group chats
Finally, you’ll be able to see who is getting ready to send a message.Apple
That’s right. Apple is finally delivering on one of the most highly requested iMessage features: typing indicators for group chats.
When running iOS chat, you’ll be able to see who is currently typing in a group chat the same way you currently can in a regular one-on-one iMessage chat. Hallelujah.
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