New Message suggestions keep popping up when I open Message app

whenever I switch to Message on my Ipad there is a row of suggested message windows to click on and I can’t just type in the text box.

Posted on Jan 28, 2025 3:42 PM

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Jan 28, 2025 3:55 PM in response to ARusk51

Simply swipe the blank thumbnail images (that each correspond with an open message) off the top of the iPad screen.

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