Create a group conversation

Start a group conversation with your friends and family, give the group a name, and add or remove people from the group.

Learn more about sending and receiving text messages, photos, personal effects and more with the Messages app on your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. Make your Internet connect with Wi-Fi rather than data, whenever you’re able to. To avoid using up. Make sure you use a email with imessage because if a data connection isnt available it auto sends a text Yes, though it will send as SMS if the phone is not running iOS 5 as long as you have minimum data service, even if it is just 2G available you will be okay. IMessage is data, just like web browsing, email, or iCloud sync. So if your plan includes data, or if you're on wifi, iMessage is free. As another member said, if there's a data problem and it. IMessage is free to set up and use. It comes already installed on Apple devices, like Mac computers, iPhones, and iPads. It won’t cost anything to activate on your device, but it could cost you money through data usage charges. The app sends your messages using the Internet connection on your device.

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Reply to specific messages

In iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, you can reply directly to a specific message and use mentions to call attention to certain messages and people.

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Leave a group conversation

Learn how to mute notifications, or leave a group conversation completely.

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Personalize your messages with effects

Create and use your Memoji

Make your own Memoji with fun new accessories, hairstyles, and headwear. Then create as many alter egos as you want in Messages and FaceTime.

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Add a personal touch

Express yourself with bubble, full-screen, and camera effects.

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Use your own Apple ID for Family Sharing

When you set up Family Sharing, make sure that everyone uses their own Apple ID.

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