GIPHY for iOS has today received an update that brings improved functionality to the iMessage app and also offers a better experience to users when loading GIFs on a slow network.
Use GIPHY to send GIFs and Stickers in iMessage! Open a text message and select the App store icon just below the text bar Search 'GIPHY' and download or open the GIPHY app. Giphy is a library of GIFs that can integrate with other apps. Companies like Slack and Twitter have built Giphy into their apps. Apple also uses some Giphy images for its GIF feature in iMessage.
The headline feature in today’s update is the ability to seamlessly see your uploads and also create new custom GIFs in the iMessage app. GIPHY has also included a new tab that organizes all of the animated stickers.
The second major change today offers users with slow connections a better experience by optimizing GIFs. High quality versions will still be sent, it sounds like just the thumbnails will be compressed to load more quickly for smoother browsing before choosing your GIF.
Here are the full release notes:
We made some changes in the iMessage app! Now you can access your uploads AND create a GIF right from the iMessage app. Check out the new Sticker tab for quick access to all the best animated stickers!
We didn’t forget about you, friends on slow connections… Now when you’re on a poor connection, we’ll optimize the GIFs so they load faster. They may look a little choppy in the grid but don’t worry, you’ll still send the high quality version.
GIPHY for iOS is a free download from the App Store and the iMessage App Store.
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#images is available in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, India, Singapore, Philippines, and Japan.
Add a GIF from #images
Use #images in the Messages app to find and share GIFs with your contacts. Here's how:
- Open Messages, tap , and enter a contact or tap an existing conversation.
- Tap .
- To search for a specific GIF, tap Find images, then enter a keyword, like birthday.
- Tap the GIF to add it to your message.
- Tap to send.
GIFs from #images animate only in the Messages app on Apple devices.
Save a GIF
You can save a GIF that you receive in a message to the Photos app on your iOS device. Here's how:
- Open Messages.
- Open the message that has the previously sent GIF that you want to save.
- Tap and hold the GIF, then tap Save. If you have an iPhone 6s or later, you can use 3D Touch to save a GIF. Just press deeply on the GIF, swipe up and tap Save.
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Report a concern with an image
If you find an issue or have a concern with content found in #images, you can report it:
- Tap and search for the image that you want to report.
- When you find the image, touch and hold the image to see a larger preview.
- Take a screenshot, then tap the thumbnail to open the preview.
- Tap , then tap Mail.
- Email the screenshot to images-reports@apple.com with a description of your concern.
If you have a copyright infringement claim or question, please report it here.
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If #images is missing from app drawer
Make sure that the #images app is enabled:
- From the app drawer, swipe left, then tap .
- Tap Edit, then tap to add the #images app.
Make sure that your keyboard is set to a supported language and region. Go to Settings > General and tap Language & Region.
The #images app is available in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, India, Singapore, Philippines, and Japan.
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