How to Change a Messages Background. The following steps show you how to customize any conversation background in iOS 26: Open Messages on your iPhone, then tap the conversation you want to customize.

Apple announced that as part of its new iOS 26-- yes, the name is confirmed -- Messages will get a few upgrades, specifically in group chats.. Similar to what you can do in Meta's WhatsApp, you'll ...

Apple's Messages Backgrounds May Finally Save Me From Awkward Reveals in Group Chats Tiffany Connors Editor Tiffany Wendeln Connors is a senior editor for CNET Money with a focus on credit cards.