What is the difference between iMessage and text message?

- 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. - Another difference is that the iMessage service can be accessed only on Apple devices and the SMS service can be used on any device.

Is it better to use iMessage or text?

Since iMessage sends messages over the Internet, it can send a wider range of different kinds of data. iMessage is far better than text messages in this respect — you aren't limited to 160 characters and a blurry picture. Apple's instant messaging service lets you send any of the following types of media: GIFs.

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.

Why does it send a text and an iMessage?

Why are my iMessages sending as texts to one person? If messages are being sent as text messages, then it is most likely that the recipient is using a non-Apple device, like an Android. If you know that they are using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, then they may not have iMessage enabled.

What is so great about iMessage?

iMessage to iMessage communication has other advantages too. Messages are encrypted and the app also displays read and typing notifications. In other words, blue bubble iMessage users benefit from features you might recognize from WhatsApp and other services, while green bubbles do not.

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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.

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.

How do I switch from text message to iMessage?

Go to Settings > Messages > Turn on iMessage > Tap on OK to confirm > Toggle the Send As SMS switch to off. This will still allow you to receive text messages, but all messages you send will be forced to go as iMessages.

Do I have to use 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!

Why do iMessages suddenly 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.

Can I turn my iMessage off for one person?

Unfortunately, no. iMessage doesn't work like that; you can't turn it off for one person while keeping the service on for others. It's a simple binary setting – you can either turn it on or off.

Why is my text message green?

A green background means that the message you sent or received was delivered by SMS through your cellular provider. It also typically went to a non-iOS device such as an Android or Windows phone.

How can you tell if someone blocked you?

If an Android user has blocked you, Lavelle says, “your text messages will go through as usual; they just won't be delivered to the Android user.” It's the same as an iPhone, but without the “delivered” notification (or lack thereof) to clue you in.

How do you know if a text has been read?

On an Android

First, open your Messages app and navigate to the settings. Depending on your phone model, operating system, and cellular provider, you will notice one of the following: Read Receipts, Send Read Receipts, or Request Receipt. Turn on the applicable option.

What does a GREY text message mean on iPhone?

Grey is just the color of incoming texts. When you send to someone else who is also using iMessage, as long as there is a good network connection (Wi-Fi or cellular), it should send as a blue message. That means it's passing through Apple's messaging server instead of your carrier's.

Do green texts mean blocked?

Remember, when messages are being sent as green instead of blue, that means the phone is attempting to send a traditional SMS text message instead of an iMessage. It's also worth remembering that blocked iMessages and text messages go nowhere, the recipient will never receive them if you've been blocked.

How do I know someone blocked me on iMessage?

Look underneath the last text you sent before you suspect you were blocked. If the previous iMessage says "Delivered" under the message bubble but the most recent one doesn't, it can mean that you've been blocked. If you see an iMessage Not Delivered error instead, that can be another indication as well.

Does green text mean blocked iPhone?

As noted, the color of the messages tells you nothing about whether or not the recipient is seeing your messages. Blue or Green has nothing to do with being blocked. Blue means iMessage, i.e., messages sent through Apple, Green means messages sent through SMS.

Can anyone see my iMessages?

"Because iMessage is encrypted end-to-end, we do not have access to the contents of those communications," Apple said. "In some cases, we are able to provide data from server logs that are generated from customers accessing certain apps on their devices."

What does red mean on iMessage?

The Cause: Messages Contact in Red on iPad or Mac

This is because the person you are trying to send a message to either does not have an iPhone or does not have iMessage enabled. Don't worry, Macs and iPads can now SMS text messages.

Can someone hack my iMessages?

Yes, it's definitely possible for someone to spy on your text messages and it's certainly something you should be aware of – this is a potential way for a hacker to gain a lot of private information about you – including accessing PIN codes sent by websites used to verify your identity (such as online banking).

Why won't my iPhone send iMessages to certain contacts?

Make sure that the contact trying to message you isn't blocked in Settings > Messages > Blocked. If the issue occurs with a specific contact or contacts, back up or forward important messages and delete your current messaging threads with the contact. Create a new message to the contact and try again.

What happens if I turn off iMessage on iCloud?

If you turn off Messages in iCloud on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, your message history will be included in a separate iCloud backup, as we mentioned above. You can choose to turn Messages in iCloud off for just one device, or for all your devices.