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In these uncertain times, quarantine, masks, and physical distancing are a part of daily life. But, they don’t have to keep us from connecting with the people that are important to us. In addition to new Memoji with masks and group FaceTime calls, you can use iMessage/Messages to keep in touch with groups of family and friends.
Group messages in iOS can now be pinned just like other message threads. In both group and individual messages, you can reply to a specific message or mention a participant by name to grab their attention.
To reply to a specific message, just long-press the message bubble and select “reply.” The specific message will appear above the reply, so it’s clear which message you were replying to. This is especially helpful in large groups or when replying to an older message. Apple calls these inline replies as they stay within the thread while helping the conversation as a whole stay intact.
To mention someone, simply tap their name and tap the person when they appear. This will help grab the attention of someone who has muted the thread.