iMessage changes bad, says XDA
The iMessage app is popular among Apple users for its ease of use and seamless integration with other Apple products. However, recent changes to the app have prompted criticism from some users who claim that the changes have made the app worse. According to a recent report by XDA Developers, the changes have made it more difficult to use the app and have removed some of its key features.
Background
iMessage is a messaging app developed by Apple Inc. that allows users to send text messages, images, videos, and other media over the internet. The app is available on all Apple devices and is built into the default messaging app on iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. iMessage is popular among Apple users for its seamless integration with other Apple products and its features such as read receipts and end-to-end encryption.
The changes
According to XDA Developers, the recent changes to iMessage have made the app worse. The changes include:
1. Confusing effects menu
The effects menu has been made more confusing, with some effects no longer available.
2. Redesigned share menu
The redesigned share menu is seen as more cluttered and harder to use than the previous version.
3. New toolbar
A new toolbar has been added to the app, which some users find unnecessary and confusing.
4. Missing forward button
The forward button, which was previously available in the app, has been removed.
5. Contact suggestions
The app now shows contact suggestions while composing a message, which some users find distracting.
6. Auto-playing videos
Videos now auto-play in the app, which some users find annoying and distracting.
Why the changes are bad
According to XDA Developers, the changes to iMessage have made the app worse for several reasons:
1. Less user-friendly
The changes have made the app harder to use, with more confusing menus and options.
2. Missing features
The removal of the forward button and some effects has removed useful features from the app.
3. More distracting
The contact suggestions and auto-playing videos can be distracting and reduce the usability of the app.
4. No options to customize
The changes have been forced on users without any option to customize or revert to the previous version of the app.
Conclusion
The recent changes to iMessage have made the app worse for many users who rely on it for messaging. While some of the changes may be seen as beneficial by some users, the overall effect has been to make the app less user-friendly and reduce its functionality. Apple should consider offering users the option to customize or revert to the previous version of the app to address these concerns.
FAQs
1. Can I revert to the previous version of iMessage?
No, there is currently no option to revert to the previous version of iMessage.
2. Why did Apple make these changes?
Apple has not commented on the reasons behind the changes to iMessage.
3. Will Apple address these concerns?
It is unclear whether Apple will address the concerns raised by users and XDA Developers.
4. Can I disable the auto-playing videos in iMessage?
Yes, you can disable auto-playing videos in the iMessage settings.
5. Are there any third-party messaging apps I can use instead of iMessage?
Yes, there are many third-party messaging apps available for both Apple and Android devices.