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Since their invention, emoji meanings in text messages have continued to evolve. The use of emojis varies between individuals—some people rarely add emojis to their texts while others use them like modern hieroglyphics! In either case, we'll cover the most common text slang, abbreviations, and popular emojis to help you better decipher the meaning of your text messages. Let's get started!

Your iPhone has many privacy tools you may not be aware of. Many iPhone privacy settings are intuitive and easy to access, like setting up Face ID or asking apps not to track you, but there's actually a lot more you can do to make sure your data is private and secure. Here are the best privacy settings for your iPhone and tips to keep your data safe.