Gadgetory

you've had your fun checking out the new emojis and filters in the messages app in iOS 10 but there's a lot more to wrap your head around so what's the deal with the apps first make sure you know where to find them go to the App Store icon next to your message bubble swipe left for a quick view of your current apps or click on the four dots for an overview now press the plus sign to go to the store which is the same one you've been using for other apps in fact any apps you download in messages will also be downloaded to your phone but why would you even need apps and messages let's start with your basic adding gifts to your conversation just got easier gift keyboard has a huge library to choose from right from the search bar and if you can't find what you're looking for you can create one right there on the message weird stickers are more your jam try the free Mario go pack click to send the individual stickers or press and hold to drag a sticker onto a photo you've already sent for a super mario makeover and it's not just limited to photos and text spice up your voice memos with chatter berg just record your message Luke I am your father and then choose from one of the sound filters or just send a sound effect you can waste the day away sending sound effects and gifts but you can also do practical things in messages if it's a date night you're planning OpenTable and Fandango have you covered pick a restaurant category narrow down a time at the top to see a list of options select the ones you want and send it to your date to make the final call you can reserve right from this window same thing goes for movies click on the title choose a time and location purchase your tickets and share everything with one tap and if you're splitting the bill don't bother opening the app because you can send a payment right from the chat window with square cash or venmo to delete apps press and hold as you would in your app homescreen and get rid of the ones you're not using it may sound more complicated than before but chances are once you have it down you'll be spending way more time in the messages up