Apple has finally added something to Messages that iPhone users have wanted for years: the ability to set custom conversation backgrounds. With iOS 26, you can swap the boring gray backdrop for a ...

Making certain words bold in iMessage helps your message stand out and look more expressive. Since iOS 18, Apple has added real formatting tools to iMessage, so bolding text is easier than ever. The ...

Apple’s iOS 26 public beta introduces an exciting new feature: the ability to customize iMessage chat backgrounds. This update transforms the messaging experience by allowing users to personalize ...

After years, Apple will finally let iPhone users set a custom wallpaper in iMessage chats starting with iOS 26. This long-awaited feature is part of the company's effort to make the Messages app a ...

A background image can set a tone for the conversation. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac Accidentally texting the wrong person can bring disastrous consequences, and yet it’s incredibly simple to ...

How to add a background or send a poll to your iPhone texts with iOS 26 Apple's iOS 26 lets iPhone users customize their iMessage backgrounds and send polls to their friends.