Apple working on iMessage upgrades for iOS 15, may make it better than WhatsApp for iPhone users Apple has been reported to introduce new social media-like features to iMessage with its iOS 15 update. The changes will then put the messaging service directly against several Facebook-owned platforms. Sarthak Dogra | April 23, 2021 | Updated 11:20 IST (Image: Unsplash/ William Hook) iOS 15 is said to bring social media-centric features to iMessage. Apple working on iMessage upgrades for iOS 15, may make it better than WhatsApp for iPhone users Apple is set to introduce a major update to the way apps work on its mobile platform, iOS. Some of these changes, mainly focused on user privacy, will be reflected in the upcoming iOS 14.5. Others might make their way to iPhones and iPads through iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 due to be launched later this year.