This app is capable of sending both iMessage and SMS messages. iMessages are in blue and text messages are green. iMessages only work between iPhones (and other Apple devices such as iPads). If you are using an iPhone and you send a message to a friend on Android, it will be sent...
There is no doubt that SMS is indeed a great communication medium. It works perfectly whenever people need to send direct messages from one end to another. However, things have changed a little when modern technology comes onto the scene. The majority of people nowadays prefer Internet messaging...
In the discussion of iMessage versus text messages, you might have heard the terms SMS or MMS thrown around. These refer to the two different types of standard text messages you can send. SMS stands for Short Message Service. These are the regular texts you send that are nothing but letter...
SMS and MMS have different features and reach that can enhance messaging between a brand and its customers. When used together, they can enhance a brand’s reach and engagement. What’s the difference between MMS vs SMS messages? The biggest difference between MMS vs SMS is thatMMS allows yo...
Unlike Signal, Telegram is a bit more like email and SMS combined, as you can create a username to broadcast messages to groups or channels of up to 200,000 people. However, those big group chats won't feature end-to-end encryption, as Telegram only supports that option in 1:1 conversa...
The “SMS Message” Function is Enabled on iPhone Did you know that you can opt-in to send SMS messages versus defaulting to MMS messages (multimedia messages)? To check if this is enabled and to disable it if it is, take hold of your iPhone and follow these steps: Navigate to Settin...
Apple’s new RCS feature has some problems. Messages between iPhones and Android phones are not safe. You should not send private information using these chats. SMS is also not safe, but it’s bad that Apple didn’t make RCS safer. ...
most carriers offer plans with unlimited texting, making SMS free or nearly free to use. iMessage is a close second because of the large number of iPhone users in the locale. Texting has exploded over the last decade to the point where we’re currently witnessing over6 billion SMS messages...
The iPhone adds to the confusion with its Messages app, which integrates Apple's iMessage service and SMS texting. With these two integrated, it's especially hard to tell them apart, and it now begs the question: what exactly is SMS messaging on the iPhone? Here, we'll discuss what it ...
Is iMessage better than SMS? Yes—and in more ways than one. Users who do not take the time to explore iMessage would think that iMessage and SMS are the same, especially since you’d find both of them hidden in Apple’s Messages app. However, iMessage has a lot more to offer tha...