Chapter 9
Texting 1, 2, 3: Messages and Notes
IN THIS CHAPTER
Sending and receiving SMS and MMS messages
Sending and receiving voice and video iMessages
Using the Notes app
In this chapter, you come to grips with Messages, Apple’s instant-messaging app, and Notes, its note-taking and sharing app. Messages lets you communicate using the iPhone, the iPad, the Mac, and Apple Watch. Notes enables you to take notes on the iPhone, the iPad, and the Mac.
Getting the iMessage
The Messages app lets you exchange short text messages with any cellphone that supports the SMS (Short Message Service) protocol. You can also send and receive MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) messages, which can include pictures, contacts, videos, audio recordings, and locations, with any cellphone that supports the MMS protocol.
Beyond SMS and MMS, which your cellular provider offers, your iPhone also supports the iMessage protocol. iMessage uses an Apple-provided service to send and receive unlimited messages with text, pictures, contacts, videos, and locations without going through your carrier.
The good news is that although the wireless operators all charge something for SMS or MMS services, iMessages are ...
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