People are just realizing secret iPhone ‘text tap’ unlocks new type of iMessage you’ve never seen
A HIDDEN menu in iMessage lets you unlock a whole host of new types of a texts.
It’s easy to miss – but once you discover where it’s hiding, you’ll want to use it all the time.
A simple tap trick can reveal the menu and its clever hidden iPhone hacks.
“In the Messages app , you can animate a single message with a bubble effect or fill the entire message screen with a full-screen effect (for example, balloons or confetti),” Apple revealed.
“You can even send a personal message with invisible ink that remains blurred until the recipient swipes to reveal it.”
To find it, first type out a message that you want to send.
But instead of tapping the Send icon, press and hold on it instead.
This will reveal a secret menu with several options to choose from.
One of the most unique is Invisible Ink.
This hides the message on the screen for both you and the recipient.
And it can only be revealed if you swipe over it.
This is a great way to stop people from reading over your shoulder.
But it can also let you talk about TV or movie spoilers in iPhone group chats without ruining it for everyone.
The other options on the hidden menu are also useful.
If you choose Slam or Loud, the message will pop out.
And picking Gentle will cause the message to “arrive softly”, Apple said.
A more dramatic option is to tap on the Screen tab at the top of the page.
That will cause your message to flood the screen of the recipient.
It’s a fun option and looks great if you send a message that consists of several emoji.