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iMessage is an instant messaging service developed by Apple Inc. and launched in 2011. iMessage functions exclusively on Apple platforms – including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and visionOS – as part of Apple's approach to inter-device integration, which has been described by media outlets as a means of achieving vendor lock-in.
Messages (formerly Text) is a text messaging software application developed by Apple Inc. for its macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and visionOS operating systems.. All version of Messages support Apple's own iMessage service, while the mobile version of Messages on iOS – used on iPhone and cellular-enabled models of the iPad – also supports SMS, MMS, and RCS in iOS 18. [1]
iCloud allows users to back up the settings and data on iOS devices running iOS 5 or later. [27] Data backed up includes photos and videos in the Camera Roll, device settings, app data, messages (iMessage, SMS, and MMS), ringtones, and Visual Voicemails. [28] Backups occur daily when the device is locked and connected to Wi-Fi and a power source.
When you have a long story to tell but no time for a phone call, try audio messages. ... the same login info you use in the App Store, iTunes Store and iCloud. It’s a simple way to send texts ...
Here’s how to retrieve deleted text messages on an iPhone. Most of us have tons of text messages on our iPhones from the past year alone. There’s not always a reason to keep them, ...
The Messages app incorporates its own App Store, which lets users download third-party iMessage apps that can be accessed within iMessage conversations. Users can use them to send stickers, play games or send rich content, such as media previews, to recipients. [94] The Messages App Store has three navigation fields: Featured, Categories, and ...
Here's how to encrypt your text messages to ensure your information is safe from cybersecurity ... Apple users should visit the App Store and Android users should visit the Google Play app, and ...
The release of macOS High Sierra 10.13.5 (and iOS 11.4) introduced support for Messages in iCloud. [31] This feature allows messages to sync across all devices using the same iCloud account. When messages are deleted they are deleted on each device as well, and messages stored in the cloud do not take up local storage on the device anymore. [32]