Rcpctcnc
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Mac OS X

Q: group text responses

I have noticed since updating to ios10/ sierra on mac, when I send out a group text, responses come back as individual message, not in the group as it used to be???

Posted on Sep 22, 2016 8:16 AM

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Q: group text responses

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  • by chris_g1,

    chris_g1 chris_g1 Sep 23, 2016 2:23 PM in response to Rcpctcnc
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    Sep 23, 2016 2:23 PM in response to Rcpctcnc
    Hi Rcpctcnc,


    Thanks for upgrading your Mac and iPhone to the latest versions of OS released! It looks like your incoming group messages are not showing up on your device as it used to before. Depending on the type of group message received will determine how it shows on your device. Please have a look at the information below in regards to the types of Group messages and how they are displayed on your Mac and iPhone.
     



     

    Types of group messages

    The 3 types of group messages that you might see are group iMessage, group MMS, and group SMS. The Messages app automatically chooses the type of group message to send based on you and your recipients' settings, network connection, and carrier plan. For example:

    • If you and your recipients are using Apple devices and iMessage is turned on, then the group message is sent as an iMessage.
    • If you send a group message to people who aren't using iMessage, then the message is sent as an MMS or SMS message.

    Group iMessage

    These messages appear in blue text bubbles, go through Apple instead of your carrier, and are protected by end-to-end encryption. In a group iMessage, everyone can:

    • Send and receive photos, videos, and audio messages
    • See all responses from the group
    • Send and receive message effects, like sketches, animations, bubble effects, and more
    • Share their location with the group
    • Give the group a name, add or remove people from the group, mute notifications, or leave the group

    Group MMS

    These messages appear in green text bubbles and go through your carrier instead of Apple. In a group MMS, everyone can:

    • Send and receive photos and videos
    • See all responses from the group
    • Mute notifications

    Group SMS

    These messages also appear in green text bubbles and go through your carrier. Group SMS messages don’t support multimedia attachments, like photos or videos. All responses in a Group SMS are sent as individual text messages and the recipients can’t see the other responses from the group.

     Learn how to send and receive iMessage, MMS, and SMS messages on all of your Apple devices.


    Send a group message on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities to post your question. This should have you viewing your group messages the way you like. Hope you enjoy your shiny new Mac OS Sierra and iOS 10!

    Have a nice day.