With the release of iOS 10, Apple has given a complete makeover to the Messages app. All the focus is now on making it more fun than ever. There are some interesting new effects added for iPhone/iPad that make the bubbles slam, gentle, loud, or invisible. The entire screen may also be turned to balloons, lasers, confetti, shooting stars or fireworks.
Apple has also come up with a special Chinese New Year Celebration variant. You just need to type “Happy Chinese New Year!” in your iMessage and it will send Celebration effect with golden-yellow writing inside red-colored bubble.
So let’s get started with how these new screen effects from iMessage can be used in iOS 10.
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- How To Add Bubble Effects To iMessages In iOS 10
- How To Cancel Bubble Effects When Using iMessages On iOS 10
- What Bubble Effects Can Do In iOS 10 iMessage?
- Do Bubble Effects Sent From iOS 10 Show Up On Mac?
- How To Add Screen Effects In iOS 10 To iMessages?
- How To Cancel Screen Effect While Using iMessage In iOS 10?
- How You Can Replay Screen And Bubble Effects When Using iMessage?
- How Message Effects Can Be Used While Reduce Motion Is Turned On?
- What Screen Effects Can Do In iOS 10 iMessage?
- Do Screen Effects Sent From iOS 10 Show Up On Mac?
How To Add Bubble Effects To iMessages In iOS 10
If you have upgraded to iOS 10 on your device, it is possible for you to send bubble effects using Messages app on your iPhone/iPad. You may also use interactive notifications for sending these effects and can send them even from lock screen. Here are the steps to follow for sending bubble effects.
- Type the message that you have to send
- Firmly press to use 3D Touch or if 3D Touch is not available then long press Send button
- Select Bubble tab on top of the screen, if not selected already
- Tap on desired effect that you’d like to apply. You can choose from Slam, Gentle, Loud, or the Invisible Ink
- Finally, tap on Send button available on the right side of desired effect. It appears like an arrow pointing upwards
How To Cancel Bubble Effects When Using iMessages On iOS 10
If you first thought to send the bubble effect but then decided otherwise later, simply tap on Cancel button that you can see towards bottom of effects list. It appears like X.
What Bubble Effects Can Do In iOS 10 iMessage?
As far as iOS 10 developer preview is concerned, here is what different bubble effects can do.
- Slam: It Stamps down the bubble and entire screen is made to ripple
- Gentle: Sends small bubble which slips into its place meekly
- Loud: Sends one big bubble which shakes prior to settling down
- Invisible Ink: The bubble is covered by animated noise and it blurs until swiped out of way
Do Bubble Effects Sent From iOS 10 Show Up On Mac?
Your Mac can only receive Invisble Ink effect and for that also you must be on macOS High Sierra.
How To Add Screen Effects In iOS 10 To iMessages?
The iOS 10 users can send screen effects from Messages application, interactive notifications, or even from lock screen. Here are the steps to follow.
- Type the desired message that has to be sent
- If you’re using 3D Touch then press firmly or otherwise long press Send button on your device
- Select Screen tab if it is not selected already
- You will see different effects now including balloons, lasers, confetti, shooting stars or fireworks. Keep swiping from right-to-left for switching between them until you have the desired one.
- Tap Send button finally and you’re done. Your message will be sent with the desired effect.
How To Cancel Screen Effect While Using iMessage In iOS 10?
If you initially selected some screen effect but then changed your mind later on, you can simply tap Cancel for cancelling the effect. Cancel button is present towards bottom of the screen and appears like X.
How You Can Replay Screen And Bubble Effects When Using iMessage?
iOS 10.1 allows you to replay screen and bubble effects that are received in iMessages. Here is what you need to do for replaying these effects.
- Open Messages
- Tap to open conversation having desired effects that you’d like to replay
- Go to the message that has the effect and press Replay button for viewing that effect once more
How Message Effects Can Be Used While Reduce Motion Is Turned On?
When Reduce Motion is turned on, you get an option in your iOS 10.1 device to automatically play the Message effects. Here is how you can use it.
- Go to Settings
- Tap on General
- Tap on Accessibility
- Tap on Reduce Motion
- Flip to turn on Reduce Motion switch, if it is not in that state already
- Flip to turn on Auto-play Message Effects
What Screen Effects Can Do In iOS 10 iMessage?
As far as iOS 10 developer preview is concerned, here is what different screen effects can do.
- Balloons: It sends multi-color balloons that expand and fly up from bottom right side of screen
- Lasers: It fills your screen up with the “unce, unce, unce” lasers & sound
- Confetti: It drops the multi-colored confetti from the screen’s top
- Fireworks: It sets multi-color fireworks off from center of screen
- Shooting Stars: It launches “the more you know” starburst shooting which initiates from left side of screen and explodes when it reaches right side
Do Screen Effects Sent From iOS 10 Show Up On Mac?
No, any of these effects do not show up on Mac. Not as of now, at least.
So, that’s how you can use bubble effects and screen effects on your iOS 10 device. These effects really give your iMessages an interesting and fun look. You’ll really enjoy using them on your iOS 10 device. Though everything is discussed in detail above, if you still have any queries about anything relevant then you can get in touch in the comments section.