Here's how it works
Messages in iCloud are updated automatically, so you always have the same view everywhere you use iMessage. When you delete a message, photo, or conversation on one device, it's removed from all of your devices. And since all of your attachments are stored in iCloud, you can save space on your device.
The answer given by Hamza Sheikh is essentially correct. By default, audio messages and Digital Touch messages expire after two minutes. A 'Kept' indicator is used to show that the recipient chose to save the message rather than letting it expire. Click on Message icon; Provide the number that you want to send the message to. You can now click on the Send button to share your message with the specific contact. It's crucial to note that if the contact that you are sending the voice message to does not have the iMessage, they will receive the message in a MMS format. Fake Text Message is a tool to create a Fake Text Conversation and a Fake iMessage.
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You can use Messages in iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, and Mac. For your privacy, Messages in iCloud is end-to-end encrypted,* which means you can't view or access Messages online via browser.
* Learn more about iCloud security.
Turn on Messages in iCloud
To turn on Messages in iCloud, make sure that you've set up iCloud and are signed in with the same Apple ID on all your devices. You also need to use two-factor authentication with your Apple ID, and turn on iCloud Keychain.
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Go to Settings.
- Tap [your name].
- Tap iCloud.
- Turn on Messages.
On your Mac
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- Open Messages.
- In the menu bar, choose Messages > Preferences.
- Click iMessage.
- Select the checkbox next to Enable Messages in iCloud.
Turn off Messages in iCloud
When you turn off Messages on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, you can choose to turn off Messages in iCloud for just that device or all of your devices. Any device where Messages in iCloud is still turned on continues to store what you send and receive from that device in iCloud.
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On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Go to Settings.
- Tap [your name] > iCloud.
- Turn off Messages.
On your Mac
- Open Messages.
- In the menu bar, choose Messages > Preferences.
- Click iMessage.
- Deselect the checkbox next to Enable Messages in iCloud.
If you turn off Messages in iCloud on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch your message history will be included in a separate iCloud backup. If you set up an Apple Watch for a family member, Messages in iCloud is the only way to back up messages.
Make the most of Messages
- Learn how to use Messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
- Personalize your messages with Digital Touch, iMessage apps, and message effects.
- Send photos, videos, or audio messages and group messages.
- Learn how to use Messages on your Mac.
Depending on your carrier, messaging rates might apply when you send SMS/MMS. If you use iMessage and Wi-Fi is unavailable, cellular datarates might apply.
Send and personalize your photo messages
- In amessage conversation, tap .
- Tap to take a photo.
- From here, you can tap Effects , Edit, or Markup to personalize the photo.
- Tap to send or tap Done to add a personal message before you send your photo. If you don't want to send the photo, tap in the upper-right corner of the photo.
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The answer given by Hamza Sheikh is essentially correct. By default, audio messages and Digital Touch messages expire after two minutes. A 'Kept' indicator is used to show that the recipient chose to save the message rather than letting it expire. Click on Message icon; Provide the number that you want to send the message to. You can now click on the Send button to share your message with the specific contact. It's crucial to note that if the contact that you are sending the voice message to does not have the iMessage, they will receive the message in a MMS format. Fake Text Message is a tool to create a Fake Text Conversation and a Fake iMessage.
Made this to show a relative how to stop audio messages disappearing after 2 minutes when sent in iMessage for iOS, but decided it may be useful to share wit.
You can use Messages in iCloud on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, and Mac. For your privacy, Messages in iCloud is end-to-end encrypted,* which means you can't view or access Messages online via browser.
* Learn more about iCloud security.
Turn on Messages in iCloud
To turn on Messages in iCloud, make sure that you've set up iCloud and are signed in with the same Apple ID on all your devices. You also need to use two-factor authentication with your Apple ID, and turn on iCloud Keychain.
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Go to Settings.
- Tap [your name].
- Tap iCloud.
- Turn on Messages.
On your Mac
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- Open Messages.
- In the menu bar, choose Messages > Preferences.
- Click iMessage.
- Select the checkbox next to Enable Messages in iCloud.
Turn off Messages in iCloud
When you turn off Messages on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac, you can choose to turn off Messages in iCloud for just that device or all of your devices. Any device where Messages in iCloud is still turned on continues to store what you send and receive from that device in iCloud.
Disable Imessage Voice Message
On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- Go to Settings.
- Tap [your name] > iCloud.
- Turn off Messages.
On your Mac
- Open Messages.
- In the menu bar, choose Messages > Preferences.
- Click iMessage.
- Deselect the checkbox next to Enable Messages in iCloud.
If you turn off Messages in iCloud on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch your message history will be included in a separate iCloud backup. If you set up an Apple Watch for a family member, Messages in iCloud is the only way to back up messages.
Make the most of Messages
- Learn how to use Messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
- Personalize your messages with Digital Touch, iMessage apps, and message effects.
- Send photos, videos, or audio messages and group messages.
- Learn how to use Messages on your Mac.
Depending on your carrier, messaging rates might apply when you send SMS/MMS. If you use iMessage and Wi-Fi is unavailable, cellular datarates might apply.
Send and personalize your photo messages
- In amessage conversation, tap .
- Tap to take a photo.
- From here, you can tap Effects , Edit, or Markup to personalize the photo.
- Tap to send or tap Done to add a personal message before you send your photo. If you don't want to send the photo, tap in the upper-right corner of the photo.
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Send video messages
- In a message conversation, tap .
- When the Camera app opens, choose Video.*
- Tap to start recording or tap to add an effect to your video before or after you record.
- When you're done recording, tap . From here, you can tap Edit to edit your video or tap Done.
- Tap send message to send. If you don't want to send the video, tap message in the upper-right corner.
* Video isn't available when you're on a call.
Send an existing photo or video
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- In a message conversation, tap .
- Select a photo or tap All Photos to pick a photo from your Photos app. After you choose a photo, you can edit the photo or use Markup before you send it. Just tap the photo thumbnail in the message thread and select Markup or Edit.
- Tap to send.
Send audio messages
- In a message conversation, touch and hold to record an audio message.
- To preview your message, tap . To cancel, tap . To send, tap .
To play an audio message, tap the message. To save an audio message, tap Keep underneath the message.
The Messages app deletes audio messages after 2 minutes. To keep your audio messages longer, go to Settings > Messages. Scroll down and tap Expire under Audio Messages, then select After 2 Minutes or Never.
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Learn more
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- Learn more about the Messages app.
- If you can't send or receive messages, learn what to do.