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Curiouspeek Author

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Why do some text messages have a blue or green background?

Why do some text messages have a blue or green background?

iPhone 8, iOS 11

Posted on Nov 4, 2021 1:09 AM

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stevefromtadley

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Posted on Nov 4, 2021 5:09 AM

Messages with a green background were sent via network provider SMS.

Messages with a blue background were sent via Apple's iMessage service.

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stevefromtadley

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Nov 4, 2021 5:09 AM in response to Curiouspeek

Messages with a green background were sent via network provider SMS.

Messages with a blue background were sent via Apple's iMessage service.

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