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Introduction: What is Quick Reply, Why is it Important and Who Can Benefit from it?
iOS 10 includes a new feature called quick reply. It uses the voice over capability of the device to render text aloud into speech, as well as including representations of emoji icons and other symbols. The user can then reply with words or simple gestures by tapping on the screen.
This new capability may seem like a minor addition, but it provides for a much easier way for users to communicate with others on their devices. This is particularly important for those who have limited eyesight, or have difficulty manipulating the tiny on-screen keyboard.
Let’s take a brief look at how to turn on quick reply in iOS 10 and how it can be used.
Turning on Quick Reply
To turn on quick reply, go to settings and then general. Look for an option labeled quick replies. Slide the slider to the right to turn it on. The screen will switch to new keyboards as a result of this change.
How to Turn on Quick Reply in iOS 10
In Apple’s IOS 10, there is a quick reply option in the message app, which can be activated by swiping down on the notification tray at the bottom of the screen. Once you have done this, you will see a prompt display as shown in the figure below. The prompt will display the first few words of the message, and will automatically read them aloud for you. You can then tap on the speech bubble to hear more of the message, or tap and drag down to hear it all. To reply to the message, you must tap on the text box. This will cause the keyboard to appear, allowing you to compose your message.
The quick reply option can also be activated in older versions of IOS by tapping and holding down on a particular notification, while swiping left on the same notification will reveal a “View” button, which can be pressed to access individual notifications in the app.
Quick Reply FAQs
The quick reply feature is actually already built into all recent versions of Apple’s IOS. Quick reply uses the Siri speech-to-text technology, and is one of the many updates to this application enabling users to send messages simply by talking to the device. The quick reply feature is also integrated into most messaging applications, including iMessage, as shown in the picture below. The feature was enabled by default in the iMessage application, and can be integrated with other messaging applications.
To turn on or off the quick reply feature.
Step 1: Go to Settings App.
Step 2: Next, choose Siri and Search.
Step 3: Finally, you will choose AssistiveTouch as shown in the picture below. Once this is done, a new “Quick Reply” button will appear next to the lock screen button.
Conclusion: Why Should I Use QuickReply?
This feature can save you time. You can use it to give people the quick reply instead of having to type out a long and complicated message. The answer will be out of your mouth in seconds, and once you have said your piece, you don’t need to write anything at all.
How to Turn On Quick Reply
If you have decided that you would like to turn on quick reply, then it is very easy to do. The method is exactly the same for both Android and iOS devices; all you need to do is follow the instructions below:
Android
You will need to go into your phone settings first. To get into the settings, first open up your messaging app and then tap on your conversation with the person that you are messaging so that it opens up.
To open your phone settings, swipe down and then tap on the gear icon. This is located at the top of your phone.
You should now see a list of options including Connected Devices. Tap on this option.
