# iPhone Messages Is Finally Catching Up To WhatsApp With iOS 26

> iOS 26 is bringing some big changes, and it's not just the operating system itself getting all the attention. Apple's showing some love to its built-in apps too.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1889679/iphone-ios-26-messages-new-features-whatsapp/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6856d3d1c03c5919a7ad63e4)
- **Published:** 2025-06-21
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #messages #whatsapp #catching #finally #getting #apps
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