Q: How does iMessage work?
How does iMessage work? I understand what it does, somewhat, but, e.g., does it interact with Apple servers? How are messages sent via iMessage handled compared to non-iMessage transmissions?
iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 8.3
Posted on Apr 30, 2015 4:38 AM
iMessage is an Apple messaging system that works between Apple products. The messaging is a free service that does not use the data limits set by a telco for normal messaging. iMessages can be sent to and from Apple computers in addition to the iOS devices. Those messages are not available to non-Apple devices.
The system handles messaging via the users' Apple IDs so a person without an Apple ID does not have the service available.
Posted on Apr 30, 2015 4:59 AM