1. Open Messages. 2. Tap into a chat with a saved contact. 3. Tap either the person's or group's name near the top of the chat. 4. Tap Backgrounds. You'll see up to seven options near the top of the ...

It's not exactly groundbreaking (or even original), but Apple's announcement during its WWDC keynote that you'll be able to add a background image in Messages could save me and my friend groups. Apple ...

With this new feature, you can make your own picture a background, use one of Apple's premade backgrounds and, if you have an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone, you can generate your own unique ...

In iOS 26, Apple finally introduced custom iMessage background wallpapers. Not only are these fun and almost infinitely customizable, they serve a practical purpose in helping you quickly identify who ...

OS 26 is packed full of changes for iPhone users, including five great new group chat features in the Messages app. Here’s ...