on the text message icon.

on the text message icon. where the numbers are to let you know how many new text you have. there is a symbol of a small cell phone.what is it ?

iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi

Posted on Dec 2, 2020 6:49 PM

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Dec 3, 2020 4:08 PM in response to captdeckr

The badge icon that appears with the Messages icon indicates that the Messages App on your iPhone is active - and, potentially, you are composing a message.


The badge icon comes about through the Continuity functions; simply tapping the icon allows you to directly pick-up the process on your iPad.


More information can be found here:

Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple Watch – Apple Support

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