Apple is on the verge of introducing an exciting new text effects feature in the Messages app with the upcoming iOS 18, as reported by insiders familiar with the development, according to MacRumors.

Currently, iMessage users can spruce up their messages with bubble effects or full-screen effects like invisible ink and confetti. The upcoming update will take this a step further by allowing users to animate specific words within their messages.

This addition is expected to seamlessly integrate with the Messages app’s new RCS support in iOS 18, potentially extending these text effects to green bubble messages as well. Alongside this enhancement, there is speculation that Apple may also introduce text formatting options such as bold, italics, and underline to enrich iMessage communication.

Another notable upgrade in iOS 18’s Messages app is an AI-powered autocompletion tool designed to streamline messaging by predicting and suggesting words and phrases as you type.

The inclusion of RCS (Rich Communication Services) support represents a significant advancement over the traditional SMS standard. RCS offers features similar to iMessage, including higher-resolution photos and videos, audio messages, typing indicators, read receipts, the ability to send messages over Wi-Fi, and enhanced group chat functionality.

Apple is gearing up to unveil iOS 18 during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote on June 10. Following the announcement, developers enrolled in the Apple Developer Program will have immediate access to the first beta version for testing and feedback.