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What is iMessage on iPhone and how do I enable it?

What is iMessage and how do I enable it?

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iPhone XS Max, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 21, 2021 1:37 PM

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Posted on Oct 21, 2021 1:41 PM

See these articles:

What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support

Use iMessage apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Use Messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support

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Oct 21, 2021 1:41 PM in response to CheetahSpotz

See these articles:

What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support

Use iMessage apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Use Messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

If you can’t turn on or sign in to iMessage or FaceTime - Apple Support

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Oct 21, 2021 1:40 PM in response to CheetahSpotz

iMessage is Apple's proprietary messaging. You can turn it off/on at Settings > Messages.

See: What is the difference between iMessage and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support

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Use Messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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What is iMessage on iPhone and how do I enable it?

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