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Apple’s iMessage stands out as a top-rated messaging platform used by many today. It’s remarkable, especially considering it’s exclusive to Apple users. While the app provides various features, there’s still room for enhancements. One notable feature missing in iMessage is the ability to create polls within group chats. Fortunately, you can use third-party apps to use polls in iMessage.
In this article, we have discussed how to use Polls for iMessage and how to change the poll settings in the Polls for iMessage app.
Below we have discussed:
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Use Polls for the iMessage app
The Polls for iMessage app is an external application that lets you make polls directly within your group iMessage conversations, seamlessly integrating with the Messages app. This app is great because others can participate in the voting process even if they don’t have the app installed, and it supports polls universally across all devices. Here’s how to install and use it:
- Open the group chat in which you want to share the poll. You can also create a new group chat.
- Tap on the Plus icon beside the message box.
- Tap on More.
- Tap on the App Store option.
- Search for Polls for iMessage or iMessage polls and tap on Get to download and install the app.
- Exit the app and restart it.
- Open the group chat again, scroll through the iMessage app icons and tap on the Polls icon.
- The app will open on the bottom half of the screen; tap on the Get Started button.
- You can add a name for the poll and various options.
- After you are done, tap on the Send Poll button.
Edit the Poll settings
After you have created the poll, you can also change its settings. Tap on the Settings icon available at the bottom right corner of the poll. You will see the following options:
- See who voted: This feature lets you view who voted for each option.
- Add Options: When activated, participants can add their extra options.
- Declare a Winner: The app automatically announces a winner when the voting ends or at a set time.
- Multiple Votes: Enables voters to pick more than one option.
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How to delete iMessage apps?
If you wish to delete the iMessage apps from your iPhone, then follow the steps below:
- Go to the Settings app and tap on Messages.
- Tap on the iMessage Apps option.
- Tap the Minus sign in the red circle icon beside the app you want to delete.
- The Delete button will appear on the app’s right; tap on it.
- Tap on the Delete button to confirm your action.
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