Get the latest tech news

iOS 26 Getting Custom AI-Generated Message Backgrounds, Generative Shortcuts and 'Mixmoji'


The iOS 26 Messages app is set to gain support for customized backgrounds for conversations, and it appears that AI will be an option for generating...

Apple will announce iOS 26 at WWDC 2025 next week, and the software update is expected to upgrade the CarPlay experience in at least two ways. We're sharing a series of rumor recaps this week, for those who want to get a sneak peek at some of the features expected in Apple's upcoming software updates. With WWDC just days away, de With – co-founder of photography app maker Lux and former Apple designer – has created what he calls "Living Glass"...

Get the Android app

Or read this on Mac Rumors

Read more on:

Photo of iOS

iOS

Photo of custom

custom

Photo of generative shortcuts

generative shortcuts

Related news:

News photo

iOS 19: All the rumored changes Apple could be bringing to its new operating system

News photo

iOS 26: New Messages and Phone App Features Leaked Ahead of WWDC

News photo

Everything Apple Plans to Show at Its iOS 26-Focused WWDC 2025 Event