Want to send your friend something private, but you’re worried someone else might see it? Well with the big Messages improvements coming in iOS 10 this fall, users will have the ability to send things in invisible ink. Here’s how!
After composing your message or selecting a photo you wish to share within the Messages app, hiding it with invisible ink takes just a few simple steps. First, tap and hold the blue send arrow above the keyboard to invoke the effects interface.
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Now tap the invisible ink option. Once you have confirmed that your message has turned invisible, tap the blue send arrow to send it.
When your message is received, the recipient will have to tap it to reveal its content. This ensures that anything sensitive isn’t revealed to prying eyes as soon as the message is opened. A few seconds after the message is revealed, it will be covered up again.
Killian Bell is a freelance writer based in the U.K. He has an interest in all things tech and also covers Android over at CultofAndroid.com. You can follow him on Twitter via @killianbell.
6 responses to “How to send a message in invisible ink in iOS 10”
Well, this will work out for all the office drudges at Cult of Mac. It will be that much easier to to send sarcastic, insubordinate messages about Leander Kahney to each other Not that there is much stopping you all now.
Nah, we just hit him up directly …
My effects dont work and i dont know why!?
I just fixed mine… check General >>> Accessibility >>> Reduce Motion. If it’s ON try turning if off and seeing if text effects works.
So, after an update that took away text effects from me and with every passing update that doesn’t return it, I’m convinced it’s it’s a 3D Touch option only. I have an iPhone 6 Plus and a mate has a 6s Plus, he has text effects, I don’t. Very disappointing as it worked really well with a long press.
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