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Did Apple remove '#images' in iMessage on iOS 26 update?

Hi Everyone,


i noticed that apple remove #images on iOS 26 after updated, i don't know if its a bug or apple decide to remove it, hoping apple put it back on future update.



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Original Title: iOS 26 iMessage remove #images

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Sep 16, 2025 11:23 AM

Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Sep 17, 2025 7:55 AM

matrex_a1990 wrote:

my region its Palestine

That is not a supported region:


The #images app is available in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, India, Singapore, Philippines, and Japan.

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Sep 16, 2025 12:42 PM in response to matrex_a1990

If #images is missing

Make sure that your keyboard is set to a supported language and region. Go to Settings > General and tap Language & Region.

The #images app is available in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, India, Singapore, Philippines, and Japan.

click here ➜ Send and save GIFs on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


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