Apple has updated the Messages spam filter with three categories: All Messages, Known Senders and Unknown Senders. You can access your message filters from the Messages app simply by tapping Filters option, located in the upper left hand corner of the app. Just tap one of the three categories to view the messages you received from known senders in your Contacts or senders you do not have listed on your device.
There are two ways to pin conversations in the Messages app. The easiest is to select a conversation then perform a long-press. Tap Pin
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Apple has added several new face coverings, hair and headwear styles to Memojis in iOS 14. The new features are to help iPhone and iPad users to reflect a variety of different religions, hobby, profession, and personalities. You can learn how to create a new Memoji here, and how to edit an existing Memoji here, but first, check out some of the new features coming in iOS 14.
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New features are continually developed for the secure messaging service Signal. The app is knows for its focus on privacy, with end-to-end encryption powered by the open source Signal Protocol. Every message and call is protected from view, except on the intended receiver's device. Android users have had a built-in backup feature for some time.
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Stickers are a fun way to interact with iMessage on the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. A wide variety of apps deliver their own sticker packs, and unique stickers can be purchased in the App Store. Personalized memoji stickers can also be created, and sent to others in a message thread. When there are many stickers in a group message, things can get confusing fast.
