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iMessage Not Working on iOS 26? Apple Explains How to Fix It

Apple says the issue may stem from having an inactive SIM with the same number as your active SIM. To fix it, remove the ...
USA Today

Is iMessage not working? Thousands of users report Apple service down Thursday afternoon

Thousands of Apple device users reported experiencing issues while using iMessage on Thursday afternoon. Over 13,000 iMessage outages were reported as of just after 6 p.m. ET, according to outage ...
9to5Mac

iMessage needs an ‘Optimize Storage’ option to delete cache from the device

If you’re an iCloud Photos user, you’re probably already familiar with the “Optimize Storage” option that keeps only the most recently downloaded photos and videos on your device, while the rest are ...

How to fix iMessage activation issue on iOS 26

iPhone users on iOS 26, iMessage activation may be blocked by an inactive SIM — here's how to fix it. Some users are finding ...
iThinkDifferent

How to change the background on iMessage in iOS 26

Learn how to change the background on iMessage in iOS 26 using presets, photos, colors, or Apple Intelligence for a personalized and shared chat experience.