GoKawiiliOS 27.2 code hints at option to exclude muted chats from Messages badge count
Code found in the iOS 27.2 release candidate suggests Apple is developing a feature that would let muted Messages conversations be excluded from the app's unread badge count. The discovery was shared by Aaron Perris on X, and the feature does not appear to be shipping with iOS 27.2 itself.
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The change would address a long-standing complaint from users who mute busy group chats but still see them inflate the app's unread badge. Because it's only present as underlying code rather than an announced feature, it's unclear when or whether Apple will release it to the public.
- iOS 27.2 code references a way to exclude muted chats from Messages' unread badge count
- The feature appears unfinished and is not expected in the iOS 27.2 release itself
- Discovery was made by Aaron Perris and shared on X ahead of the update's launch
Source: 9to5mac.com — Ryan Christoffel, 2026-10-21
Published there as: “iOS 27.2 reveals Apple’s Messages app could soon get highly requested change”
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