What does “SMS" mean in Messages?

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Posted on Nov 20, 2024 1:44 PM

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Posted on Nov 20, 2024 1:55 PM

SMS is "Short Message Service." See the following: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMS

Also see the following for types of text messages: What is the difference between iMessage, RCS, and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support

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Nov 20, 2024 1:55 PM in response to nancyfromtallahassee

SMS is "Short Message Service." See the following: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMS

Also see the following for types of text messages: What is the difference between iMessage, RCS, and SMS/MMS? - Apple Support

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