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Tap the Pen and paper icon in the
top right corner to open a new
message. In the To field, type the mobile
number or email address of the person you
want to message. If that person is in your
Contacts app, type their name instead, or
use the + icon on the left.
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If the To field turns blue, it can be
sent through iMessage (free). If it
turns green, it’s sent as a regular text
message. If it turns red, the device you
entered can’t receive a message. When
the other person is typing a reply, three
dots in a speech bubble appear.3
You can add photos or videos too.
Tap the Camera icon to take a
new photo and then tap the up-pointing
arrow to attach it to your message. Tap
the Photos icon in the app bar at the foot
of the screen to add one of your
photographs from the Photos app.Sending a new message
Voice and video messages
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To send a voice message, tap and
hold the wave form icon to the right
of the text field. Speak your message and
release when you’re done. You can review
your message by tapping the Play icon,
and then send it by tapping the
up-pointing arrow. If you’re not happy
with it, delete it using the X icon.2
To send video messages, tap the
Camera icon to open the Camera
app, from where you can select Video and
record your movie in the usual way. When
you’re finished, either tap the blue arrow to
send, Done to add text before sending,
Play to review it, or Retake if you dislike
the recording and want to try again.New Search
features.
The Messages app’s search feature has
been revamped. Pull down the Messages
screen to see the search field. Tap it, and
you’re offered recent people, links,
photos, and locations. Start to type, and
these suggestions are streamlined, and
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