Is it better to use iMessage or SMS?

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And since iMessage uses your data or Wi-Fi connection to send data, transmitting messages is much faster than traditional messaging that needs to travel through your cellular network. Moreover, the types of media supported by iMessage go beyond just texts.

Should I use SMS or iMessage?

Chances are, you'll end up using both: iMessage with your iPhone friends and SMS messages with your Android friends. However, iMessage does use data, so if you are on a monthly data plan but have unlimited SMS text messages, you may want to stick with SMS.

Why would someone use SMS instead of iMessage?

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. Is it possible to get iMessages to work on an Android phone? Yes, you can!

Is SMS safer than iMessage?

Of course, even iMessage is much better than traditional text messages. SMS messages aren't even private or secure when you're sending and receiving them! Your cellular carrier can see their contents.

What is the difference between sending a text message and an iMessage?

How are text messages and iMessages different? - The most basic difference between an iMessage and a text message is that an iMessage is sent using an internet connection and the latter is delivered over a cellular network.

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What happens if I turn off iMessage?

Answering your question, the message will appear on the devices that has iMessage but not on the one you've disabled, however, if you turn off iMessage on all devices, then your friends will send you a normal text message.

What happens if I turn off SMS on iPhone?

When you disable SMS, the iMessage system automatically takes over, and sends and receives messages using your cellular or Wi-Fi data connection. To ensure you don't receive any text messages through SMS, you can also disable your cellular data connection to force your iPhone to use an available Wi-Fi network.

What is the most secure way to send a message?

Should SMS and MMS be turned on my iPhone?

MMS – multimedia messaging service – allows you to send pictures and other media via text, as well as send longer texts. If you have a limited data plan or poor internet connection, and iMessage isn't working on your iPhone, you should turn off iMessage and use MMS instead.

Am I blocked if iMessage sent as text?

If you've enabled “Send as SMS” on your iPhone, when iMessage is not available your messages will be sent as SMS. Keep in mind Carrier messaging rates may apply. If you know someone has an iPhone and suddenly text messages between you and that person are green. This is a sign he or she has probably blocked you.

Why are some texts green and some blue?

Since Android and other carriers operate within the SMS and MMS standards of text communication, these green texts are more versatile in who they can reach with their texts. Blue messages, or iMessage messages, are compatible within the Apple ecosystem. Apple backs up all of these messages.

Does iMessages show up on phone bill?

Answer: A: No, iMessages don't show on your bill. They are sent as data. You'll see how much data you used over the month.

What is the purpose of iMessage on iPhone?

iMessages are texts, photos, or videos that you send to another iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac over Wi-Fi or cellular-data networks. These messages are always encrypted and appear in blue text bubbles. To turn iMessage on or off, go to Settings > Messages.

How safe is iMessage?

iMessage is end-to-end encrypted. The phone number or email address you use is shown to the people you contact, and you can choose to share your name and photo. Apple retains limited information about the use of iMessage, such as whether your device is eligible to use iMessage, for up to 30 days.

What does turning off MMS messaging on iPhone do?

If you disable MMS, you cannot send or receive pictures except by iMessage. The functioning of iMessage is a bit confused, but here's my understanding from a few years of use: - In a 1-2-1 iMessage conversation with 'Send as SMS' set to OFF, your iMessage will never send as either SMS or MMS.

Is iMessage more secure than email?

Text messages (also known as SMS, short message service) and email are both safe, but have limitations to their security and privacy. If confidentiality is critical for your communication, it is best to encrypt your email or use the secure email form on a Web site when available.

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Why do I need SMS on my phone?

It's a protocol used for sending short messages over wireless networks. Unlike many services in use today, such as MMS and other data-driven instant messaging services, SMS still works on the fundamental voice rather than the data part of the wireless network.

Can iMessage be hacked?

Experts say that just receiving an iMessage from a hacker using this exploit can be enough to leave users' personal data exposed. "It's like being robbed by a ghost," Hubbard wrote.

How do I only allow iMessages?

So, open the Settings app, go to Notifications and then select Messages. Scroll down and you'll now see a section called "Show iMessage Alerts From." Here you'll have two options: Everyone or My Contacts Only.

Why does the iMessage turn green?

If your iPhone messages are green, it means that they're being sent as SMS text messages rather than as iMessages, which appear in blue. iMessages only work between Apple users. You'll always see green when writing to Android users, or when you're not connected to the internet.

Does iMessages use data?

Yes, unless you're connected to Wi-Fi. Unlike traditional text messages, iMessage sends information over the internet. That means it uses either Wi-Fi or your cellular data to send messages. So make sure you aren't sending too many selfies to your friends and family if you aren't connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Will I receive iMessage if data is off?

In order to use iMessages (in the Messages app), you need data connection, either wif-fi or cell. For SMS (in the Messages app), you do not need (and cannot use) a data connection, to either receive or send.