Apple introduces new emoji sticker packs for iOS 10 beta users

One of the new things coming to iOS 10 is that third-party developers can develop emojis or gif packs for iMessage through an API Apple’s releasing. Getting the ball rolling, Apple’s released four new emoji sticker packs for iOS 10 beta users. If you’re on the beta program, you can download 3D Smileys, Hands, Classic Mac icons, and Hearts from the App Store. From the app, you can view the collections under a tab that has the App Store icon.

Source: 9to5Mac | Via: Mashable

Is iMessage coming to Android?

Is Apple caving and bringing one of its key apps to Android? Recent rumours suggest that Apple will be announcing this piece of “news” at WWDC, which starts on Monday. MacDailyNews cites sources “familiar with the company’s thinking” about this supposed launch. If Apple does decide to bring iMessage to Android, it can be seen as the company’s response to Google introducing its new Allo messenger to both Android and iOS. Apple currently has Apple Music, Move to iOS, and Beats Pill apps available on Android. We’re not sure if Apple will plan to bring its secure and simple iMessage app across the ecosystem pond, especially one key app such as this. But we have a couple of days until we find out. And if they do, the question is will Android users want to use yet another messaging app in the sea of many.

Source: MacDailyNews | Via: MacRumors

Apple remedies missing text issue for those who transfer platforms

If you have found yourself missing text messages after you switched to an Android or Windows Phone device from an iPhone, Apple is helping you out with a little tool that will deregister your phone number from iMessage. The issue apparently is that Apple routes your incoming messages to iMessage so when you make the switch, texts from iPhone users disappear into the ether. Apple wants to note though that traditional SMS are not routed through iMessage servers.

If you forgot to disable iMessage before switching phones, the only available solution before was to completely disconnect your device from an Apple account. Now, you just need to input your number into Apple’s deregistration site and put in the verification sent to you.

Source: Apple | Via: Engadget