False

iOS18 Does Not Feature “Read From Notifications” And “Actually Opened” Timestamps Under Message

Recently, a claim has been circulating on social media stating that Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 will introduce a new feature displaying “Read from notifications” and “Actually open” times under text messages. The image depicting this claim is widely shared across online platforms.

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A screenshot of a message bubble, with “Read from notifications” and “Actually opened” timestamps underneath, is circulating on the internet. This image comes with the claim that this is one of the new features of Apple’s latest operating system, iOS18. The image containing the claim has been extensively shared on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

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However, upon the investigation, this is not the actual feature in the iOS18.

Fact-Check

The iOS 18 Launch Event introduced numerous groundbreaking features that sparked the interest of Apple product enthusiasts, such as “Messages via satellite” and the “Schedule a message with Send Later” feature. However, the “Read from Notifications” and “Actually Opened” timestamps are not among these new features. See all the new features in iOS18 here

Moreover, there are no reports of such feature in any reputable sources.

Furthermore, we used the Reverse Image Search feature to find the photo’s source. Although we did not locate its origin, we discovered the same picture has been shared across various meme accounts since 2016.

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Apple’s iOS 18, set to launch in September 2024, introduces several significant updates and features. Key highlights include new customization options for the Home Screen and Control Center, generative AI features integrated into the operating system, and substantial improvements to Siri. The update also brings enhancements to the Photos app, Mail, and Messages, including the ability to create custom “Genmoji” and support for RCS messaging. Additionally, iOS 18 focuses on improving user privacy and device performance, making it a comprehensive upgrade for iPhone and iPad users. (Source)

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Summary

The claim that Apple’s iOS 18 will introduce a feature displaying “Read from notifications” and “Actually open” timestamps under text messages is false. The image that has been widely shared on social media is actually edited, and it is a meme that has been circulating since 2016.

Title:iOS18 Does Not Feature “Read From Notifications” And “Actually Opened” Timestamps Under Message

Fact Check By: Cielito Wang

Result: False

Cielito Wang

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