By SAVANNAH HILLMAN, Feature Editor
Since Apple released the new IOS 10 update a couple of weeks ago, iPhone users are still becoming familiar with all the new features. There are countless changes that have been made; however, Apple outdid itself when it renovated the way we communicate with our friends.
Texting has become way more personal with IOS 10 than previous versions. Before if you wanted to play a game with a friend or draw personal touches to send, you had to do that on another app. Now, those features are directly on your texting app. The time spent switching back and forth between apps, is now cut in half.
To the left of your texting box is an arrow that will open up a whole new world of features that the IOS 10 update provided. There are several different ones to check out but four of the most significant features are as follows:
Digital Touch
Snapchat has always provided a tool that allows you to draw out words or pictures to send to your friends, but with IOS 10 you can now do the same thing in your texts. By pushing the little heart with two fingers icon, digital touch is activated and not only can you draw but you can also send heartbeats, kisses, fireballs and heartbreaks. Say goodbye to boring old text and hello to pizazz and flair touches.
#Images
Sending GIF’s in a text message has become more convenient without having to copy and paste. By clicking the A icon, you can access hundreds of provided GIF’s for every mood or situation to accent the point your trying to get across.
Games
Also located on the A icon, is a feature where you can download games straight to your texts. For the individuals who get tired of switching back and forth between games and texts, this is the solution. Dozens of games are accessible, from pool to battleship, that Apple users can play. Not only is this convenient for gamers but also for the individuals who do not normally play games on their phones because it requires them to download app after app.
Music
Sharing music is now made possible. Ever wanted to send that #1 Top Billboard Hit that you just downloaded, to your besties? IOS 10 has made it possible to share and receive any song that you may have or want. You can either do this from your music app or click on the A icon, on your texting app, and send it directly from there.