Author: Jennifer Allen / Source: reviewgeek.com
iMessage changed a lot within iOS, making it easier to send messages and share all kinds of content with friends and family. One of its most practical uses is how you can get stuff done within iMessage rather than diving into a separate app. Here are our eight favorite apps for enhancing what you can do through iMessage.
We’ve already looked at fun sticker packs, and games to play in iMessage, but these apps are focused on more day-to-day things like making plans with friends, translating on the fly, or making quick money transfers. Here’s our pick of the bunch.
ETA ($3)
How often do you find yourself needing to tell a friend how long you’re going to be till you get to their place? If figuring out an announcing your arrival time is a routine event for you, well then we’ve got the app for you. ETA streamlines the entire, well, ETA announcement process. Via the app, you can quickly send an automated message that tells your friend exactly how far away you are, and how long you should be. In seconds, they’ll know when to expect you.
You’re able to assign presets for your home, work place, or other frequently visited location, as well as choose whether you’re driving, walking, or taking public transport. Additional options allow you to search for locations within iMessage, ensuring you can easily see how far away many locations are from you.
Fandango (Free)
Movie buffs already know how useful Fandango can be. It’s great for looking up what movies are on in your local area and when. The iMessage side of things just made planning a movie night even easier.
Through the app, you can easily send messages suggesting what films to go see, before offering up what times the show is on, and leaving it down to the other person to tap what option appeals most to them. Everything is done within iMessage so you can seamlessly order tickets without even stepping away from your phone. It’s a great way to streamline a trip to the theater.
iTranslate (Free)
It’s useful to know multiple languages but few of us actually do. iTranslate gives you a fighting chance when you want to converse with someone whose first language is different from yours.
Simply type a message in your language then hit the translate button and choose the other person’s language. It works the same in reverse, making things smooth and seamless for both of you. You can do similar with voice messages also, giving you the ideal opportunity to practice your foreign language comprehension skills.
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