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Difference Between iMessages and Text Messages (SMS)

Difference Between iMessages and Text Messages (SMS)

iMessages are in blue and text messages are green. iMessages only work between iPhones (and other Apple devices such as iPads). ... If there is no available data network, messages to other iPhones will also be sent as SMS text messages, and you will be charged by your carrier, unless you have a message plan.

  1. Should I use iMessage or SMS?
  2. How do I send a text as a text message instead of an iMessage?
  3. Do blocked iMessages send as SMS?
  4. Why are my iMessages going through as text messages?
  5. What is the point of iMessage?
  6. Do SMS messages cost money?
  7. Can you only send iMessages?
  8. How do you know if you're blocked on iMessage without texting them?
  9. Why did my text messages turn from blue to green?
  10. How do you know if a text message was delivered?

Should I use iMessage or SMS?

Most iPhone users will want to use iMessages, so long as they have a good plan that can handle the data usage. The only reason to use SMS instead of iMessage is if you're chatting with people who don't have Apple devices, or if you don't have any data on your phone.

How do I send a text as a text message instead of an iMessage?

How to Send SMS Text Messages Instead of iMessage

  1. Tap and hold on the message you want to send as a text.
  2. From the pop-up menu, select “Send as Text Message”

Do blocked iMessages send as SMS?

When you're blocked the message won't even get to change from blue to green - it'll just stay blue with no “delivered” or “read” message underneath it. When it changes to green, it means that a) you have “Send as SMS” turned on, and b) either you or the recipient has no data connection.

Why are my iMessages going through as text messages?

This could be caused if there is no Internet connection. If the option to “Send as SMS” is turned off, the iMessage will not be delivered until the device is back online. You can force an undelivered iMessage to be sent as a regular text message regardless of the “Send as SMS” setting.

What is the point of iMessage?

iMessage is end-to-end encrypted, it supports SMS, and it's packed with features that range from gimmicky (Animoji) to can't-live-without-it useful (Memoji). The experience of one iPhone user messaging another is seamless, secure, and convenient. The same can't be said for Android users.

Do SMS messages cost money?

SMS fees are pure profit for the cellular carriers. They're basically free for carriers to send, but they can often cost ten cents or more per message.

Can you only send iMessages?

If you have an iPhone and another iOS device, like an iPad, your iMessage settings might be set to receive and start messages from your Apple ID instead of your phone number. To check if your phone number is set to send and receive messages, go to Settings > Messages, and tap Send & Receive.

How do you know if you're blocked on iMessage without texting them?

How to know if someone blocked you on iMessage

  1. Check iMessage bubble color. iMessages normally appear in blue text bubbles (messages between Apple devices). ...
  2. Check iMessage delivery notification. ...
  3. Check iMessage status updates. ...
  4. Call the person who blocked you. ...
  5. Turn off caller ID and call the blocker again.

Why did my text messages turn from blue to green?

If you own an iPhone, you may have noticed something odd in the Messages app: Some messages are blue and some are green. ... Short answer: Blue ones have been sent or received using Apple's iMessage technology, while green ones are "traditional" text messages exchanged via Short Messaging Service, or SMS.

How do you know if a text message was delivered?

If you hold the message bubble and shift the bubble to the left you'll then see a time stamp which is when the message was sent. As to checking if the person received it, not sure. Can only suggest the above to confirm it left you.

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