When you receive a text message, you sometimes see special effects, like balloons floating or fireworks exploding across your screen. These special effects can be triggered by using specific words or ...

Text messages are among the most utilitarian communication formats. Senders get a small window to type a brief note or load images–and it’s designed to be viewed and answered promptly. Apple takes a ...

Make special text effects on your iPhone by typing out certain phrases, like "Happy Birthday." You can manually add effects to any text you send by holding your finger on the send button. Your ...