A TIKTOKER has revealed an iPhone trick to make your Christmas greetings extra special this year.
And it’s sure to give them a bit of a wow factor, especially if you’ve forgotten to send a card.
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But word of warning it only works from iPhone to iPhone.
So make sure the person you’re sending it to isn’t using an Android device.
People forget that Apple’s Messages app allows them to jazz up their texts with flashy and fun animations.
These can be used any time of the year, not just Christmas – but a TikToker has reminded us that they’re ideal for the festive period especially.
MQTechTok posted a video on the platform to show just how easy the trick is.
How to send animated messages on iPhone
Firstly, you’ll need to open the Messages app.
Select the person you want to send the text to from your contacts.
Then type out your Christmas greeting.
Now comes the special part – don’t hit send.
Instead, hold down on the send button and a screen which says, “send with effect” should pop up.
Tap the Screen option.
Then slide along to the fireworks animation.
This one is probably most fitting for Christmas, but you can pick any you like, of course.
When you’re happy with your choice, tap the send button.
Now the friend or family member has got something that will really grab their attention.
And to make things even easier, don’t forget you can send a message to multiple people at once – even with the animations.
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Just go to the main Messages app page and tap the writing icon in the top right.
Select all the people you want to send it to and repeat everything above.
iPhone tricks to try today
Here are some of the best…
- Typing cursor – When typing, hold down the space bar to turn your keyboard into a trackpad, letting you move around words and sentences more easily
- Close all Safari tabs – To do this in one go, simply hold the overlapped squares in the bottom right-hand corner, and press close all tabs
- Delete lots of photos quickly – Hold down on a photo and then drag your finger diagonally in Photos to select lots of images at once, then hit delete
- Convert currency quickly – Swipe down from the top of your Home screen (or swipe left to right on an iPhone X or later model), then tap in the bar and type a currency (like $200) and it will automatically covert to your local currency
- Check if you’re due a battery upgrade – Batteries inside smartphones degrade over time. Just go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health, and check out the Maximum Capacity reading. Generally a battery is considered worn when you’re down to 80% capacity. If you’re below, you can buy a battery swap from Apple
- Move apps around faster – Hold an app until it starts wiggling, then (while still holding) tap other apps, causing them to stack so you can move them around easier