iOS26: Apple Introduces Customizable Message Backgrounds

Apple's WWDC Unveils Customizable Message Backgrounds in iOS26 CUPERTINO, CA – Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) recently showcased exciting new features coming to iOS26. Among them is a highly anticipated addition to the Messages app: customizable backgrounds. This feature allows users to personalize their conversations with a variety of dynamic options or by using their own photos. The Verge, a prominent tech influencer, highlighted this feature in a short, engaging video. "This year, we're giving you an exciting new way to bring personality to those shared spaces with backgrounds," the narrator explains in the video. The ability to select backgrounds that are then shared with all participants in a conversation adds a new layer of personalization to messaging. The video also shows the ease of selecting from pre-installed backgrounds or using personal images, underscoring the feature's user-friendliness. This addition to iOS26 is sure to enhance the messaging experience for millions of Apple users worldwide.