Polling is a great tool in Message using which you and your friends can plan outings, decide on the dinner menu, and make decisions in a much better way. While iMessage is one of the most widely used and feature-rich messaging platforms, it still doesn’t offer a built-in way to create polls. Thankfully, a few workarounds can help to create iMessage polls. In this article, we’ll show a simple and reliable way to create polls in iMessage group chats. Here you go!
Create an iMessage Group Chat
You can also create polls in regular chats, but it’s more useful in group chats where you wish to interact with members to make the conversation more interesting or want to take everyone’s opinion to arrive at a decision. So, before we jump on how to create a poll in iMessage, let’s learn how to create an iMessage group chat.
- Open the Messages app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the Compose icon from the top-right corner.
- Tap on the “ + ” icon available in the To section. It will bring up your contact list.
- Select the contacts you wish to add to the group.
- You can now send a message to the group.
- To change the group name and icon, simply tap on the group, choose the “Change Name and Photo” option , and make the changes.
If make sure your message reaches a particular person in a large group chat, you can mention someone in a group chat. In case you’re stuck in irrelevant groups, here’s how to leave an iMessage group chat.
Create a Poll in iMessage Group Chat
Once you’ve created the group, doing a poll in the iMessage group chat is pretty simple. For this, you need to install a third-party app called “Polls for iMessage”. The best thing about using this app is that voting is enabled for the group members without having to download the app. Also, universal polls are supported across all devices. Follow the below steps to do a poll in iMessage:
- Open the Messages app and head over to a group chat.
- Tap on the “ + ” icon from the bottom-left and select App Store from the list.
- Search for and install “ Polls for iMessage ” ( download for free ).
- Once the app is downloaded, close the App Store and return to the group chat.
- Again, tap on the “ + ” icon from the bottom-left and you’ll see the new Polls option.
- Tap on Polls and then hit the Get Started button.
- Next, create a poll title and hit the Next button.
- Next up, tap on Add Options and start typing your first option. To add another option, tap on Create Another. After you’ve added all the options, hit the Done button.
- To customize the poll settings, tap on the Settings icon from the bottom right. For instance, you may allow/disallow everyone to check who voted for each option or allow/disallow multiple votes.
- Once you’ve created the poll, tap on Send Poll to send it to your group chat and let your friends vote for it.
That’s how easy it is to create a poll in iMessage group chats. While Apple doesn’t offer a built-in option to do a poll in iMessage, a simple third-party app can do the trick. Now, go ahead, and create a poll to have fun with your friends and arrive at a decision.
Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.
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- Apple and Google have officially confirmed their team-up for the next-gen Siri AI.
- The Cupertino Giant will be using Google’s Gemini for a more personalized Siri model as well as Apple Intelligence features.
- We can expect the next-gen Siri to come out with iOS 26.4, sometime in March or April.
Apple has officially confirmed joining forces with Google to use its Gemini AI model to power the next-generation Siri. It will offer a more personalized experience and will be coming out with the iOS 26.4 update. Apple also plans to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for other Apple Intelligence features as well, later down the line.
The Next-Gen Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI
Apple officially confirmed that it will be partnering with Google in a statement to CNBC . Here’s what it stated, “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users.”
Later, Google also shared a post on X confirming the tie-up, “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”
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Both statements clearly mention that the Cupertino Giant will be using Gemini to power its assistant Siri. This was already rumored, as Apple’s attempts to acquire Perplexity went nowhere. With Gemini, Siri will get a major AI update . It will be able to handle more nuanced conversations and provide better results. Something long-time Apple users have been asking for years.
The next-gen Siri will arrive with the iOS 26.4 update, which will launch sometime in March or April. And it is only going to be available for Apple Intelligence-supported devices .
Something else worth noting is how Google’s statement mentions that Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. This leads us to believe that Apple could use Gemini’s multi-modal capabilities for its Writings tools , Image Playground , and Message summaries, too.
Elon Musk Not Happy With Apple and Google Tie Up
xAI CEO Elon Musk also responded to Google’s announcement post on X, sharing his thoughts on the matter by saying, “This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome.” Though we don’t expect either Apple or Google to respond to Elon, we will update the situation as it progresses.
It is worth noting that xAI is the company behind Grok, which is in hot water currently due to its inappropriate image generation fiasco , and has been getting backlash from multiple news outlets, X users, and even government authorities.
With over 4 year of experience under the belt, I cover all facets of consumer tech, from smartphones to other consumer electronics, our favorite social media apps, as well as the growing realm of AI and LLMs. As an Apps and AI writer app Beebom, I provide my expertise in all these areas, weaving stories that help you get familiar with the tech around you. But you will find me playing NYT daily puzzles in my free time.
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