One of the Messages apps most-used features, Tapbacks, got a big upgrade in iOS 18. The standard tapbacks were redesigned, and you can now use any emoji as a tapback. But theres one tapback fix thats become more needed than ever, and I hope Apple addresses it soon.The expansive growth of tapbacks in MessagesI dont know about you, but some of my Messages conversations are absolutely overrun by tapbacks.Certain group chats tend to be the worst offenders.Im on some group threads where practically every message sent gets several tapback reactions from others.Now that any emoji can be a tapback in iOS 18, any message someone sends can be paired with a relevant and/or humorous tapbackexacerbating the problem.Fortunately, the fix could be very easy for Apple.New setting could enable muting tapback alertsiOS already lets you mute any thread of your choosing. It offers two convenient options:You can swipe left on the conversation and hit the bell iconOr open the thread, tap the name/number at the top, and hit the Hide Alerts toggleWhat Id like is for a new toggle to be added.Just one little toggle: Hide Alerts for TapbacksThat way, I can still get notified when actual messages are sent inside a group chat, but tapbacks wont alert me.I wouldnt want to disable tapback alerts everywhere, just for several group chats where constant alerts make it hard to keep up with the conversation.This small addition to Messages info screen would do the trick.Do you have the same problem? Want Apple to add a new toggle for tapback alerts? Let us know in the comments.Best iPhone accessoriesAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel