Messages for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac

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Learn what to do if you can’t send or receive messages.

Learn how to send a message to a group of people, name your group, add or remove people, and more.

Send your friends and family your favorite photos and videos. You can also send quick audio messages.

Use iMessage apps to collaborate with others in a conversation, decorate messages with stickers, share a song, and more — without leaving Messages.

Send and reply to messages with bubble and full-screen effects. Also personalize your message with handwritten notes and more.

Use Digital Touch to send sketches, taps, or even heartbeats.

Choose from hundreds of emoji to add to your messages. And when words aren't enough, tap and replace them with emoji.