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iMessage Could Get New Effects and Even Rich Text in iOS 18 By Jesse Hollington With all the hype surrounding potential new AI features in iOS 18, it’s easy to forget that Apple likely has much more in store for its next major software update than just some much-needed Siri improvements. We’ve heard about a few of these, but many have gotten lost in the excitement surrounding generative AI features like smart voice transcription and image editing. Earlier this month, Apple gave us a sneak peek at some exciting accessibility features, some of which could be very useful even for those who don’t have traditional accessibility requirements. In March, we also heard about possible improvements to Apple Maps, such as custom routing and the expansion of Apple Watch topographic maps to the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro. We haven’t heard much about iMessage, though — at least not beyond how it might benefit from systemwide improvements such as using generative AI to respond to messages. Of course, Apple has also promised RCS support will come later this year, but that’s old news by now. Since iMessage is one of the core services that sets the iPhone apart from its Android cousins, we have to assume that Apple has more in store for its messaging app. Now, an exclusive report from MacRumors has shed some light on what we can expect.