The Messages app now has new folders with automatic filtering. When opening the app, you’ll see the new Filter button in the top-right corner. Among the default folders is one for Unknown Senders, and another for Spam.
The Spam folder is more locked down. You won’t get any notifications for messages that show up here, and all links included in them will be disabled automatically as well. There’s also no way to interact or reply to messages here, but like with the Unknown Senders folder, you can move a spam message to your main inbox if necessary. As for phone calls, better spam filtering is also making it to the Phone app, too.
Customize your message background
Credit: Khamosh PathakOnce you choose a background, it will show up for everyone in a group chat, or the other party in an iMessage chat.
Apps > Messages and turn off Conversation Backgrounds.
Easily copy and paste text from messages
Credit: Khamosh PathakThe spam feature in the Messages app also extends to parental controls. If you’re using the Screen Time parental controls features for your child's iPhone, you’ll now get an option to stop them from messaging unknown numbers without your consent. If your kids try to message an unknown number, you’ll get a notification about it, similar to when they try to purchase an app. You can then choose to approve the request if it’s legitimate, like if your child is reaching out to a new classmate.
Live Translation
Credit: Khamosh PathakLive Translate currently supports Chinese (Mandarin, Simplified), French, German, Italian, English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish (Spain).
Polls come to Messages
Credit: Khamosh PathakSmaller Messages app changes I’m excited for
Finally, here are a couple of smaller changes that I’m looking forward to:
Apple Cash is now supported in group chats, so you can transfer money without going into iMessage conversations.
Emoji Tapbacks are now available in CarPlay, so you can quickly react to a message from your car’s screen without manually swiping through the conversation.
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