Send a sketch, tap, or heartbeat
- In Messages, tap
and enter a contact or go to an existing conversation. - Tap
. If you don't see it, tap
to find it. - Then choose the type of Digital Touch that you want to send.
- When you're ready to send, tap
.
Sketch

Tap
to change colors. Then move one finger to draw.
Tap

Tap
to change colors. Tap the screen with one finger once or repeatedly.
Heartbeat

Touch and hold the screen with two fingers until you see a heartbeat.
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Fireball

Touch and hold the screen with one finger.
Kiss

Tap the screen with two fingers.
Broken heart

Touch and hold the screen with two fingers and drag down.
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If you send a Digital Touch to someone who doesn't have iOS 10, they'll get a static image instead of an animated one. Also, when you send a heartbeat, it might include one that was recorded by your Apple Watch or other heartbeat sensor.


Add a sketch to a photo or video
With Digital Touch, you can create a photo or video, then add a sketch to it. Follow these steps:
- In Messages, tap
and enter a contact or go to an existing conversation. - Tap
, then tap
. The sketch pad turns into a video preview. - Tap
to create a 10 second video. Or tap
to take a photo. - If you want to start over, tap
. When you're ready to send, tap
.
The Messages app deletes video messages after 2 minutes. Tap Keep to save the video.

Learn more
You can also use Digital Touch on your Apple Watch.