Send a sketch, tap, or heartbeat

1. In Messages, tap to start a new message. Or go to an existing conversation.
2. Tap .
3. Choose the type of Digital Touch that you want to send.
4. If you want to start over, tap . When you're ready to send, tap . The heartbeat, fireball, kiss, and broken heart will automatically send.

It’s no secret that in today’s digital age of iPhones and the internet, scammers and nefarious actors run rampant, trying every which way to fool the unwitting user into blindly providing. Open Messages and tap the Digital Touch button to the left of the text field. Now tap and hold with one finger, or press and hold with one finger on 3D Touch-enabled devices, and let go to shoot an angry fireball at the recipient. This is how a person on the other side sees your fireball.

Sketch

Tap to change colors. Then move one finger to draw.

Tap

Imessage Drawing Digital Touch

Tap to change colors. Tap the screen with one finger once or repeatedly.

Heartbeat

Touch and hold the screen with two fingers until you see a heartbeat.

Broken heart

Touch and hold the screen with two fingers and drag down.

If you send a Digital Touch to someone who doesn't have iOS 10 or later, they'll get a static image instead of an animated one. Also, when you send a heartbeat, it might include one that was recorded by your Apple Watch or other heartbeat sensor.

Add a sketch to a photo or video

To create a photo or video and add a sketch to it:

How To Use Imessage Digital Touch

Imessage Digital Touch Keep

1. In Messages, tap to start a new message. Or go to an existing conversation.
2. Tap , then tap . The sketch pad turns into a video preview.
3. Tap to create a 10 second video. Or tap to take a photo.
4. If you want to start over, tap . When you're ready tap Send .

The Messages app deletes video messages after 2 minutes. Tap Keep to save the video.

Imessage Digital Touch Message

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Imessage Digital Touch Kiss

You can also use Digital Touch on your Apple Watch.