Apple Messages: These 5 powerful iMessage features are like hidden treasures for iPhone users – do you know about them?

Apple's Messages app is no longer just a text messaging tool; it has evolved into an all-in-one communication platform. Features like creating stickers from your photos, sending money via Apple Cash, scheduling messages, group polls, digital doodles, and safety-focused Check In features set it apart from WhatsApp and other messaging apps. Importantly, these features are integrated directly into the Messages app, providing a more powerful experience within the iPhone ecosystem.

1. Create Personal Stickers from Your Photos
Say goodbye to boring emojis and express yourself with personalized stickers. Creating stickers on your phone is incredibly easy. Simply press and hold on the subject of any of your favorite photos, and once the background is removed, tap "Add Sticker." You can even add effects like puffy or sparkly ones that shimmer when you shake your phone.

2. Send Cash Directly from the Chat
No need for separate apps like Venmo or Zelle to send money anymore. If you have Apple Cash set up, you can send or receive money directly from the plus menu. It's a completely secure and instant process.

3. Check In Feature for Safety
This is a fantastic tool for ensuring the safety of your loved ones. If you forget to inform your family after reaching your destination, the Check In feature will automatically notify them. It can even share details like battery level and signal strength.

4. Send Animated Doodles
You can draw on the screen with your fingers and send it as an animated doodle. The recipient will see your drawing being created live, making it a much more personal and fun way to communicate than simple text.

5. Third-Party App Integration
Now you can even send Starbucks gift cards to others directly within iMessage. You can also play games within the chat using apps like Game Pigeon. As you install new apps, new options will be added to your phone's plus menu.

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