iMessage vs. Text Message: What’s the Difference

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Understanding the Difference Between iMessage vs. Text Messages

Apart from the blue bubble for iMessage and thegreen bubblefor Text Message, there are many key differences between the two.

1. Connectivity

iMessage uses the internet, and SMS messages use the cellular network to send and receive messages. Since iMessage uses the internet, it is considered free compared to the standard SMS charges by the carrier.

2. Character Limitations

A single Text Message is limited to 160 (or more sometimes) characters. Any message you send as a text message with more than 160 characters in it will be truncated into multiple chunks.

However, iMessage has no such limitations. You can send much longer messages with it, and all will be displayed as a single message. Plus, any image or video sent over SMS is of low quality.

3. Privacy and Security

All the messages you send using iMessage are end-to-end encrypted, meaning even Apple can’t read your conversations. Text Messages are not encrypted.

iMessage also supportscontact key verification, which ensures more control over the security of your messages.

4. Extra Features

On top of unlimited character length and privacy, iMessage has many features that set it apart from the traditional text message. Here are some features:

Must Read:How to add, delete, or hide iMessage apps on iPhone

How to Switch Between iMessage and Text Message on iPhone

Switching between the iMessage and Text Message is as easy as toggling a switch. Let’s look at the steps:

Step 1: Launch theSettings appon your iPhone and tapMessages.

Step 2: Turn off the toggle foriMessage.

And that’s it; you have successfully switched to Text Message on your iPhone.

Tip: To switch back to iMessage, follow the same steps and turn on the toggle.

Also Read:How to use iMessage group chat on iPhone and iPad

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Last updated on 09 July, 2024

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