PEOPLE are just realising how a clever iPhone hack lets you share multiple text messages at once.
A tech expert has revealed the trick in an Instagram video which has been widely welcomed online.
Lina Saba, from San Diego in California, explained how to simply and swiftly move multiple messages between separate conversations.
It also helps transfer the words to other apps on your phone.
She explained what she called the “pretty neat” method of sharing information from an exchange with one person to a chat with someone else – for example, the time and place for a party.
Lina showed how to use one hand to hold down with your thumb on the message you want to share.
Your other hand can then open a different conversation where the original text can then be carried over and dropped.
She said in the clip: “Rather than copy and paste one by one, you can hold on to the text, grab the additional text messages then go back to the friend who asked for the information and drop it right in.”
One surprised viewer replied in shock: “WHAT! Where do you people these things and why am I missing them?”
Another said, “This tip is a game-changer”, while Lina was also told: “It was a cool wow moment when I did it on my phone so thanks.”
More responses included “This is so helpful”, “This blew my mind” and “That is pretty neat”.
Some unimpressed commenters, however, recommended sending screenshots of other people’s messages instead.
The guidance comes as fellow Apple fans were also warned a little-known system could mean texts aren’t as private as you thought.
The same issue also potentially affects Google‘s Android chat users.
A new iPhone is due to be launched next month and there has been speculation about what the name might be.
Meanwhile, users of existing models have been told to beware of a common error that could lead to lasting damage when playing music.
There have also been tips on not using its camera app wrongly.
