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Sometimes, you need to respond quickly to multiple texts. Unread messages can pile up fast, and it sure would be nice to reply to conversations without having to type out every single reply. Luckily, Apple put a hidden feature on the iPhone that lets you respond to texts fast using automatic replies. With this tip, you’ll be able to send replies like “Okay” and “See you soon,” just by pressing a couple of prompts. Let’s dive in with the fastest way to respond to text messages on an iPhone.
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How to Quickly Reply to Multiple Texts
- Open the Messages app.
- In the main view of the app, locate the conversation you’d like to reply to.
- Long press that conversation.
- From the drop-down menu, select a response.
That’s it! If you don’t see a response you like, you can tap Custom. That will bring you into the conversation so that you can enter your message the old-fashioned way. While Apple's predictive responses aren't always perfect, this method is quick and reliable way of acknowledging that your received a text. Then, when you have time, you can return to the conversation with a longer reply. Happy texting!