Among the many cool features of the iPhone, contact groups stand out as particularly useful. With iOS 16 and later versions, Apple allows users to group contacts together, simplifying the process of messaging family, friends, or colleagues without navigating through complex settings. You don’t need any additional software or apps – just make sure you’re running iOS 16 or later to create a contact group on your iPhone.
In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to create a contact group on your iPhone, send messages to that group, and remove contacts or delete groups from your phone.
How to create a contact group on your iPhone
Creating a new contact group allows you to add as many contacts as you want. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: On your iPhone home screen, open the Contacts app. You can also access it by opening the Phone app and selecting Contacts at the bottom.
Step 2: Tap Lists at the top left.
Step 3: Then, tap Add List at the top right.
Step 4: Enter the List Name in the provided box, then tap Add List at the top right.
Step 5: On the Lists page, select the list you created and tap Add Contacts. Choose the contacts you want to add to the list, then tap Done at the top right when finished.
How to send a message to your contact group
Now that your contact group is set up, you can easily send messages to the group following these steps:
Step 1: Return to the Lists page in the Contacts app and long press on the newly created list.
Step 2: Select Message All and send your message to the group as you would with any other message.
How to remove a contact from your group
If the need arises to remove a contact from your group, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Open the Contacts app and choose the list you created earlier.
Step 2: Swipe left on the contact you want to remove and tap Remove to permanently delete the contact from your group.
How to delete a contact group on your iPhone
If you no longer need a contact group, you can easily delete it by following these steps:
Step 1: Open the Contacts app and go to the List page.
Step 2: Tap Edit at the top left.
Step 3: Tap the red icon next to the list you want to delete.
Step 4: Tap the red garbage icon to delete the list. Your contact group is now deleted.
Managing your contacts and messages on your iPhone can be made easier by utilizing the settings available to you. Whether it’s creating contact groups, sending messages, or organizing your lists, the process becomes more efficient once you’re familiar with the steps.
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