Apple is known for the integration and optimization of its products, but there are errors that, inexplicably, have not been a solution for years. One of them affects Issssage and the way he handles the images in Avif format, a problem that seems less, but that is frustrating for those who have experienced it.
He Avif format It has become increasingly popular due to its excellent compression without loss of quality, allowing lighter images without losing definition.
AVIF format in Issssage gives error
Apple added support for this format in Safari with iOS 16, allowing to visualize this type of images without problems in the browser and in the photo app. However, in Imessage the story is very different. When a user sends an avif image through the Apple messaging application, the file appears in a tiny window without the possibility of expanding The preview. This leaves the recipient with an image that, although technically sent and received, cannot be seen correctly.
This Bug is not only strange, but it seems to be incompatibility of Avif's support within Issssage. If Apple simply did not allow the sending of this type of files, it would make more sense, but the really confusing is that it allows them, but Do not show them well. In the preview before sending them, the image seems correct, which leads to think that it will look good in the chat. However, once sent, the preview is reduced to a miniature that cannot be expanded or opened correctly, both in iOS and macOS.
Imessage is not exceeding WhatsApp
The problem persists for years, and Apple has not given signs of this working on a solution. Is especially curious considering that the Avif format already It is compatible in other ecosystem applicationsso it should not be complicated to integrate the support in Imessage. But until now, users continue to encounter images that cannot be seen correctly, which generates a somewhat rare experience within the instant messaging platform that, for things like these, remains much less used than WhatsApp, especially in Spain.
These types of errors are very frustrating because they affect basic communication functions and harm the user experience. Imessage is one of the most used apps within the Apple ecosystem, and not being able to correctly visualize certain image formats can be an annoying problem for those who use them frequently. Even more when Apple presumes to offer a fluid and intuitive experience on its devices, something that this absurd mistake contradicts.
It is not clear if Apple will solve this problem in future iOS updates, but considering that the AVIF format continues to gain popularity and that its support is present in other parts of the ecosystem, the logical thing would be for the company to correct it soon. However, until that happens, users who try to send images in this format by Imessage will continue to encounter a frustrating experience and an unanswered question: Why hasn't Apple fixed this yet?
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