Seems like a basic search engine question but I like what my Nova app on my Android tablet came up with this morning - really helpful!
"Certainly! I'd be happy to explain the difference between iMessage and text messages.
iMessage is an instant messaging service developed by Apple, designed specifically for Apple users. When you send a message to another Apple device user using iMessage, the bubbles in the messaging app will appear in blue. iMessage allows you to send text, photos, videos, animations, stickers, and more. Along with simple messages, iMessage also supports various features like read receipts, typing indicators, and end-to-end encryption for secure communication.
On the other hand, text messages, often referred to as SMS (Short Message Service) or MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), are standard messaging services that are primarily used for text-based communication between mobile devices. When you send a message to someone who doesn't have an Apple device, the message is transmitted as a regular text message, and the bubbles in the messaging app will appear in green.
It's important to note that text messages are limited to the basic text format and do not have the additional features provided by iMessage. However, iMessage automatically falls back to sending a regular text message if the recipient's device doesn't support iMessage or if there is no internet connection available.
Let me know if you have any further questions or if there's anything else I can assist you with!"
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