iOS 26’s Messages app got a big upgrade for an essential feature<div class="feat-image">
</div><p>iOS 26 adds a lot to the Messages app, like
new group chat features,
spam prevention tools, and
more. Joining those improvements, Messages also got a big AI upgrade in iOS 26 for an essential feature: search.</p>
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iOS 26’s Messages app got a big upgrade for an essential feature
