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iOS 27 Messages App Adds Drawing, RCS Upgrades, and One-Tap Suggestions
Key points
- New 'Drawing' iMessage app added for sketches.
- RCS messaging now supports in-line replies and Tapback reactions.
- AI-powered one-tap suggestions for tasks and photo sharing.
- Suggestions feature is temporarily pulled, to return in a future update.
New Drawing iMessage App
The Messages app in iOS 27 now includes a 'Drawing' iMessage app. This app allows users to send sketches and handwritten notes directly within conversations. It utilizes the same basic Markup tools found in other Apple applications like Notes and Preview.
RCS Messaging Enhancements
iOS 27 brings several upgrades to RCS messaging for interactions with Android users. These include the addition of in-line replies, allowing users to respond to specific messages within a conversation. Tapback reactions are also now properly supported, displaying as reactions rather than text messages like 'Ryan loved an image'.
AI-Powered One-Tap Suggestions
Apple Intelligence enables new 'one-tap suggestions' within the Messages app. These suggestions appear based on conversation context, assisting users with tasks such as creating reminders or notes. The feature can also help find and share relevant photos by recognizing keywords, locations, and people in the user's library. This feature was available in the beta but is currently pulled from the shipping version and will return in a future update.
Additional Changes
A new setting in iOS 27 allows users to disable the audio button in the active message field. This option is accessible via Settings > Apps > Messages > Show in Text Field.
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Reporting from
iOS 27 introduces a new 'Drawing' iMessage app for sketches and handwritten notes, alongside significant upgrades to RCS messaging including in-line replies and proper Tapback reactions. The update also features AI-powered one-tap suggestions for tasks and information within conversations, though this feature is temporarily unavailable.