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How to print iPhone Messages with iMazing on Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ May 6, 2019

If you haven’t heard of iMazing, this is a software application that you can use to the manage your iOS devices. Among their features, you can back up your device, manage its content, and yes, print your conversations from Messages app.

You likely have a specific reason for needing to print your messages. And this application makes it easy to do. If you already have iMazing installed, then you’re one step ahead. If not, it’s available for a free trial for Mac directly from the iMazing website.

So, let’s jump right to it; here’s how to print iPhone Messages with iMazing on Mac .

The best iPhone emoji keyboard apps

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ April 24, 2019

These days, using emojis when sending text messages is the norm. You can say about anything with an emoji instead of text from “I love you” to “Let’s grab a burger.” And your iPhone is packed with tons of them to use. But there are apps that take these handy little smileys to another level.

You can send emojis that are arranged in a picture, those that you edit yourself, and many that you won’t find on your iPhone by default. If you want to step it up with your emojis, here are the best iPhone emoji keyboard apps.

Also coming to macOS 10.15: Shortcuts, Screen Time, iMessage effects & other iOS features

Christian Zibreg ∙ April 19, 2019

Shortcuts, Screen Time, iMessage effects, better Siri, streamlined Apple ID management and other iOS features are coming to your Mac with the major new macOS 10.15 software, which will be previewed at WWDC 2019 on June 3 ahead of launch some time this fall.

How to stop audio messages from disappearing on iPhone and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated March 22, 2023

Audio messages in the Messages app are cool little ways of communicating without text. You can tell someone you love them, send them a song clip, or just ask what’s up, all with your own voice.

The thing about audio messages, however, is that they don’t hang around forever. By default, they expire after two minutes of sending or listening to them, not to be heard again. This might be fine for some but not for others.

If you fall into the “others” category and want to hang onto those clips, here’s how to stop audio messages from expiring in the Messages app on iPhone and iPad.

MessageColors lets you add color gradients to the Messages app

Anthony Bouchard ∙ March 22, 2019

If you have an iPhone, then chances are you spend a lot of time in the Messages app text messaging other people. With that in mind, wouldn’t it be great if you could colorize the Messages app to match your individual personality?

If you like what you’re hearing so far, then you’ll probably enjoy a new free jailbreak tweak called MessageColors by iOS developer RestiveConch. This tweak lets you apply custom color gradients to your Messages app, making it possible to achieve the result you see in the screenshot example above.

iOS 12.2 upgrades audio messages to a new Opus codec at 24000 Hz

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 14, 2019

The iOS 12.2 software makes a significant improvement over the previous audio quality in iOS 12.1.4, resulting in audio messages that sound a lot better and crisper.

How to block FaceTime callers and message senders on Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated May 31, 2025

In this quick tutorial, we show you how to block callers on FaceTime and message senders in Apple's Messages app on your Mac.

How to hide alerts for group texts on iPhone, iPad and Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated March 8, 2022

Group text messages can often get out of control, with several participants sending messages in quick succession. In such situations, you can either leave the group text or hide group text alerts and see them later.

This brief tutorial will show you how to turn off notifications for group iMessage or SMS conversations on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. We will also share a pro tip that ensures you're instantly notified of the group message with you in it, even if that group conversation is muted!

How to leave a group text on iPhone, iPad and Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated August 15, 2025

Learn how to leave group chats in Apple’s built-in Messages app on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac to cut down on notifications and enjoy peace when you need it.

Attach root filesystem files to any iMessage or SMS on a jailbroken device with MessageFile

Anthony Bouchard ∙ February 6, 2019

Your iPhone’s native Messages app incorporates a button for attaching photos and videos from your Photo Library, but wouldn’t it be nice if you could also attach general filetypes from your jailbroken handset’s filesystem much like you already can on macOS?

If you answered yes to the aforementioned question, then you’ll be ecstatic to learn about a free jailbreak tweak called MessageFile by iOS developer Julio Verne. Just as the name implies, MesseageFile lets you choose and send any file from your iPhone or iPad’s root filesystem over iMessage or SMS directly from the native Messages app.

How to increase the text size in Messages on iPhone, iPad and Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated June 5, 2025

Learn how to increase text size in the Messages app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to stop squinting your eyes if you struggle to read small type.

How to forward a text message on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated February 8, 2023

There are all sorts of reasons that you may want to forward a text message. Maybe it’s directions to a location, a confirmation, a receipt you need to share, or maybe it’s simply something funny someone sent you or vice versa.

Whatever your reason, here’s how to forward a text message on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. And it works the same with both SMS and iMessage texts.