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Messages vs iMessage

What is the difference between Messages and iMessage?

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 9.2.1, 1

Posted on Nov 6, 2016 12:24 PM

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Posted on Nov 6, 2016 1:16 PM

Messages is the application that is used to send text messages. SMS/MMS text messages are sent using your iPhone cellular provider's text messaging service to anyone who can receive text messages. iMessages are sent over the internet using your data allowance to other Apple devices which have iMessage turned on.


More info: About iMessage and SMS/MMS - Apple Support

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Nov 6, 2016 1:16 PM in response to wingbone

Messages is the application that is used to send text messages. SMS/MMS text messages are sent using your iPhone cellular provider's text messaging service to anyone who can receive text messages. iMessages are sent over the internet using your data allowance to other Apple devices which have iMessage turned on.


More info: About iMessage and SMS/MMS - Apple Support

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