With iOS 18, Apple introduced a feature called Tapbacks that allows users to easily react to messages. With the latest update, Tapbacks is no longer limited to standard emoji sets and can be used with any emoji. However, the new feature also brought a complication. Tapback notifications can turn into a flood of notifications during intense group chats. Is there a solution?

The source of the problem causing chaos in iMessage: Tapbacks notifications

First of all, dozens of tapback reactions to each message in group chats can cause chaos in chats with active users. For example, when a message is sent in a group chat, a few tapbacks to that message can cause that chat to suddenly take over the notification panel.

Users have begun to question how to manage this intensity without missing the message itself. Although it is possible to mute entire chats in the current settings of iOS, this method brings with it the risk of missing messages. So, can the problem be solved?

Proposed solution: “Hide Tapbacks Alerts” option

In fact, Apple has a simple solution to this situation: Adding a feature called “Hide Tapback Alerts”. The option suggested by 9to5Mac would allow users to disable notifications of tapback reactions only, while still receiving notifications of actual messages in group chats. This would get rid of unnecessary alerts without interrupting the flow of information in group chats.

In short, iOS 18 should make messaging with Tapbacks more fun, but in a balanced way that doesn’t make it harder for users to keep track of messages. All eyes are now on Apple to see if it will implement this suggestion. Are you tired of Tapback notifications? Let us know in the comments section below.