What is they advantage of a iMessage?


What is the advantage of using iMessage ?

what is so special about it compared to SMS?

iPhone 12, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 30, 2022 12:50 AM

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Posted on Aug 30, 2022 1:06 AM

iMessage is free between iOS devices and can share Photos and Videos in its original format with other iPhone users with many other data easily over the internet as compared to SMS/MMS


iMessage uses Internet protocol

SMS uses Voice Protocol (Does not need Internet)

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Aug 30, 2022 1:06 AM in response to daveyboyy777

iMessage is free between iOS devices and can share Photos and Videos in its original format with other iPhone users with many other data easily over the internet as compared to SMS/MMS


iMessage uses Internet protocol

SMS uses Voice Protocol (Does not need Internet)

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Aug 30, 2022 1:04 AM in response to daveyboyy777

It uses data rather than SMS charges. If you have unlimited texts then there is no financial benefit when sending words..

Sending images and videos via iMessage (ie to other iPhone users) is usually a lot less expensive that MMS which can be charged in real cash in some countries.

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