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Why is “send as sms” button in iPhone?

Why is “send as sms” button in iPhone? What does it do or not do depending upon the setting?

iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 29, 2020 11:36 AM

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Nov 29, 2020 1:07 PM in response to Cat Mom

In Settings, Messages, turning on SMS allows you to text non iphone users eg android users or where iMessage is not available

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