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There are many ways to liven up a text conversation. Most messaging platforms these days offer the use of emojis. GIFs, and stickers from third-party apps as a way for senders to zhuzh up responses or ...

Apple made a number of changes to the Messages app in iOS 17, introducing a new look, updated stickers functionality, and important new safety features that help people traveling alone feel safer.

You can also transform a photo into a sticker right from the Messages app. Open a conversation in Messages, tap the plus (+) icon to the left of the iMessage field, and select Stickers. At the ...