How to Receive Text Messages While Talking on the iPhone
In today’s fast-paced world, staying connected is more important than ever. With the iPhone, you can receive text messages even while engaged in a conversation. This feature not only keeps you updated but also ensures that you don’t miss any important messages. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to receive text messages while talking on your iPhone.
Step 1: Enable ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’ or ‘Do Not Disturb’ Mode
To receive text messages while talking on your iPhone, you first need to enable the ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’ or ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode. This feature allows you to receive messages and notifications without interrupting your conversation.
1. Go to ‘Settings’ on your iPhone.
2. Tap on ‘Do Not Disturb.’
3. Toggle the switch next to ‘Do Not Disturb While Driving’ to enable it. This feature will automatically turn on when your car’s Bluetooth is connected or when your iPhone detects that you are driving.
Alternatively, you can enable the ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode manually:
1. Go to ‘Settings.’
2. Tap on ‘Do Not Disturb.’
3. Toggle the switch next to ‘Do Not Disturb’ to enable it.
4. Choose ‘Manual’ to set the hours when you want to receive notifications.
Step 2: Customize Your Notifications
Now that you have enabled the ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode, you can customize how you receive notifications. This way, you can choose which messages to see while talking on the phone.
1. In the ‘Do Not Disturb’ settings, tap on ‘Allow Notifications.’
2. Scroll through the list of apps and toggle the switch next to each app to enable or disable notifications.
3. For specific apps, you can also select ‘Allow Notifications When in Use’ to receive notifications only when the app is open.
Step 3: Check Your Notifications
When you receive a text message while talking on the iPhone, you will see a small message preview at the top of your screen. To check the message, simply swipe down on the notification and tap on the message.
1. When a new text message arrives, you will see a small preview at the top of your screen.
2. Swipe down on the notification to expand it.
3. Tap on the message to view the full content.
Step 4: Reply to Messages
Once you have read the message, you can choose to reply to it. The iPhone offers several options for replying to messages, including typing a response, sending a voice message, or using quick replies.
1. Tap on the message to view the full content.
2. To reply, tap on the reply button (a speech bubble icon) at the bottom of the screen.
3. You can type a response, tap on the microphone icon to send a voice message, or choose from quick replies to respond with a pre-set message.
By following these steps, you can easily receive text messages while talking on your iPhone. Stay connected and never miss an important message, even when you’re in the middle of a conversation.
