Messages (software)
The desktop Messages application substituted iChat as the native OS X instant messaging client with the release of OS X Mountain Lion in July 2012. [1] While it inherits the majority of iChat’s features, Messages also brings support for iMessage, Apple’s messaging service for iOS, as well as FaceTime integration.
The mobile version of Messages on iOS used on iPhone and iPad also supports SMS and MMS due to substituting the older text messaging Text app since iOS Three. Users can tell the difference inbetween a message via SMS and one sent over iMessage as the bubbles will emerge either green (SMS) or blue (iMessage).
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iPhone OS three Edit
Apple released Messages for the iPhone as a built-in application with iPhone OS Trio.0 on June 17, 2009. [Two] It substituted the Text application which had been the native messaging application since the iPhone’s inception. The switch in name was due to the iPhone gaining native support for the MMS protocol, in addition to the previously available SMS protocol. [Three] Even however the iPhone 3G, the freshly released iPhone 3GS, and the original iPhone all received the OS Three.0 update, the original iPhone was left out of support for MMS, citing hardware challenges. [Three] Messages also gained support for sharing contacts using the vCard standard. Other big switches included support for copy and paste, and the capability to forward or delete numerous messages at a time. [Four]
iOS four Edit
With the release of iPhone OS Four.0 (name later switched to iOS Four.0) in 2010, [Five] Messages received a minor upgrade. Among the fresh features was the capability to search within text messages, much like the search feature in Mail. It also added support for displaying a character count to notify when one had gone over the standard SMS character limit. iOS Four.0 also included support for a crimson exclamation mark to emerge on the app’s icon to warn failure to send a message. [6] [7] Developers were provided with a fresh API that permitted them to add embedded messaging functionality to their apps. [7]
iOS five Edit
The iPad and the iPod touch gained support for Messages with the release of iOS Five.0 [8] on October 12, 2011. [9] Unlike the iPhone, which now supported SMS, MMS and iMessage, the iPad and iPod touch only supported Apple’s iMessage protocol. With iMessage, users with iOS five could now send text, picture messages and contacts over WiFi or 3G to other iOS five devices without using their carrier quota. In addition, a user could embark their conversation on one device and proceed on another. Messages also introduced typing indication, delivery and read receipts for iMessage. [8] [Ten] With the introduction of Notification Center, fresh SMS, MMS or iMessages could now be seen on lock screen or by pulling down the Notification Center.
iOS six Edit
iOS six helped improve syncing inbetween numerous devices. iPod touch and iPad users could now use their iPhone phone numbers to send or receive iMessages. [11] Earlier, iPhone users could not receive iMessages sent to their phone number on their iPad or iPod touch. In addition, users could now add extra emails to receive and send messages on any device. [12] All these settings are accessible in the Settings application under the Messages tab. iOS six also added a Share button on apps like Safari and Photos, which enabled users to share links and photos using SMS/MMS or iMessage without leaving the app. [13]
Subsequent versions Edit
In iOS 7, Messages received a fresh user interface. Apple also permitted users to see message post date by swiping messages view from right to left. In iOS 8, users can send audio and movie messages by holding down the record button. In group conversations, users can liquidate/add someone to a thread, name a thread, share their location in a thread, view all attachments, and turn on Do Not Disturb to not receive notifications from a specific thread. [14] As a part of the fresh continuity feature, users can now use their iPhones as a relay to send and receive SMS and MMS messages on their Macs and iPads. In iOS 9, the app received a redesigned overlay when sending an audio clip, as well as watching contact photos in list view on iPhone six or later. In iOS Ten, the app has its own App Store permitting the user to download third-party Messages apps. These apps permit the user to send stickers and play games within the Messages app. [15] The app received fresh visual effects. For example, talk bubbles can be sent with a "noisy" or "gentle" effect. [16] [17]
Messages (software)
Messages (software)
The desktop Messages application substituted iChat as the native OS X instant messaging client with the release of OS X Mountain Lion in July 2012. [1] While it inherits the majority of iChat’s features, Messages also brings support for iMessage, Apple’s messaging service for iOS, as well as FaceTime integration.
The mobile version of Messages on iOS used on iPhone and iPad also supports SMS and MMS due to substituting the older text messaging Text app since iOS Three. Users can tell the difference inbetween a message via SMS and one sent over iMessage as the bubbles will show up either green (SMS) or blue (iMessage).
Contents
iPhone OS three Edit
Apple released Messages for the iPhone as a built-in application with iPhone OS Trio.0 on June 17, 2009. [Two] It substituted the Text application which had been the native messaging application since the iPhone’s inception. The switch in name was due to the iPhone gaining native support for the MMS protocol, in addition to the previously available SMS protocol. [Trio] Even however the iPhone 3G, the freshly released iPhone 3GS, and the original iPhone all received the OS Trio.0 update, the original iPhone was left out of support for MMS, citing hardware challenges. [Three] Messages also gained support for sharing contacts using the vCard standard. Other big switches included support for copy and paste, and the capability to forward or delete numerous messages at a time. [Four]
iOS four Edit
With the release of iPhone OS Four.0 (name later switched to iOS Four.0) in 2010, [Five] Messages received a minor upgrade. Among the fresh features was the capability to search within text messages, much like the search feature in Mail. It also added support for displaying a character count to notify when one had gone over the standard SMS character limit. iOS Four.0 also included support for a crimson exclamation mark to show up on the app’s icon to warn failure to send a message. [6] [7] Developers were provided with a fresh API that permitted them to add embedded messaging functionality to their apps. [7]
iOS five Edit
The iPad and the iPod touch gained support for Messages with the release of iOS Five.0 [8] on October 12, 2011. [9] Unlike the iPhone, which now supported SMS, MMS and iMessage, the iPad and iPod touch only supported Apple’s iMessage protocol. With iMessage, users with iOS five could now send text, picture messages and contacts over WiFi or 3G to other iOS five devices without using their carrier quota. In addition, a user could commence their conversation on one device and proceed on another. Messages also introduced typing indication, delivery and read receipts for iMessage. [8] [Ten] With the introduction of Notification Center, fresh SMS, MMS or iMessages could now be seen on lock screen or by pulling down the Notification Center.
iOS six Edit
iOS six helped improve syncing inbetween numerous devices. iPod touch and iPad users could now use their iPhone phone numbers to send or receive iMessages. [11] Earlier, iPhone users could not receive iMessages sent to their phone number on their iPad or iPod touch. In addition, users could now add extra emails to receive and send messages on any device. [12] All these settings are accessible in the Settings application under the Messages tab. iOS six also added a Share button on apps like Safari and Photos, which enabled users to share links and photos using SMS/MMS or iMessage without leaving the app. [13]
Subsequent versions Edit
In iOS 7, Messages received a fresh user interface. Apple also permitted users to see message post date by swiping messages view from right to left. In iOS 8, users can send audio and movie messages by holding down the record button. In group conversations, users can eliminate/add someone to a thread, name a thread, share their location in a thread, view all attachments, and turn on Do Not Disturb to not receive notifications from a specific thread. [14] As a part of the fresh continuity feature, users can now use their iPhones as a relay to send and receive SMS and MMS messages on their Macs and iPads. In iOS 9, the app received a redesigned overlay when sending an audio clip, as well as witnessing contact photos in list view on iPhone six or later. In iOS Ten, the app has its own App Store permitting the user to download third-party Messages apps. These apps permit the user to send stickers and play games within the Messages app. [15] The app received fresh visual effects. For example, talk bubbles can be sent with a "noisy" or "gentle" effect. [16] [17]
Messages (software)
Messages (software)
The desktop Messages application substituted iChat as the native OS X instant messaging client with the release of OS X Mountain Lion in July 2012. [1] While it inherits the majority of iChat’s features, Messages also brings support for iMessage, Apple’s messaging service for iOS, as well as FaceTime integration.
The mobile version of Messages on iOS used on iPhone and iPad also supports SMS and MMS due to substituting the older text messaging Text app since iOS Three. Users can tell the difference inbetween a message via SMS and one sent over iMessage as the bubbles will emerge either green (SMS) or blue (iMessage).
Contents
iPhone OS three Edit
Apple released Messages for the iPhone as a built-in application with iPhone OS Trio.0 on June 17, 2009. [Two] It substituted the Text application which had been the native messaging application since the iPhone’s inception. The switch in name was due to the iPhone gaining native support for the MMS protocol, in addition to the previously available SMS protocol. [Three] Even however the iPhone 3G, the freshly released iPhone 3GS, and the original iPhone all received the OS Three.0 update, the original iPhone was left out of support for MMS, citing hardware challenges. [Three] Messages also gained support for sharing contacts using the vCard standard. Other big switches included support for copy and paste, and the capability to forward or delete numerous messages at a time. [Four]
iOS four Edit
With the release of iPhone OS Four.0 (name later switched to iOS Four.0) in 2010, [Five] Messages received a minor upgrade. Among the fresh features was the capability to search within text messages, much like the search feature in Mail. It also added support for displaying a character count to notify when one had gone over the standard SMS character limit. iOS Four.0 also included support for a crimson exclamation mark to show up on the app’s icon to warn failure to send a message. [6] [7] Developers were provided with a fresh API that permitted them to add embedded messaging functionality to their apps. [7]
iOS five Edit
The iPad and the iPod touch gained support for Messages with the release of iOS Five.0 [8] on October 12, 2011. [9] Unlike the iPhone, which now supported SMS, MMS and iMessage, the iPad and iPod touch only supported Apple’s iMessage protocol. With iMessage, users with iOS five could now send text, picture messages and contacts over WiFi or 3G to other iOS five devices without using their carrier quota. In addition, a user could embark their conversation on one device and proceed on another. Messages also introduced typing indication, delivery and read receipts for iMessage. [8] [Ten] With the introduction of Notification Center, fresh SMS, MMS or iMessages could now be seen on lock screen or by pulling down the Notification Center.
iOS six Edit
iOS six helped improve syncing inbetween numerous devices. iPod touch and iPad users could now use their iPhone phone numbers to send or receive iMessages. [11] Earlier, iPhone users could not receive iMessages sent to their phone number on their iPad or iPod touch. In addition, users could now add extra emails to receive and send messages on any device. [12] All these settings are accessible in the Settings application under the Messages tab. iOS six also added a Share button on apps like Safari and Photos, which enabled users to share links and photos using SMS/MMS or iMessage without leaving the app. [13]
Subsequent versions Edit
In iOS 7, Messages received a fresh user interface. Apple also permitted users to see message post date by swiping messages view from right to left. In iOS 8, users can send audio and movie messages by holding down the record button. In group conversations, users can liquidate/add someone to a thread, name a thread, share their location in a thread, view all attachments, and turn on Do Not Disturb to not receive notifications from a specific thread. [14] As a part of the fresh continuity feature, users can now use their iPhones as a relay to send and receive SMS and MMS messages on their Macs and iPads. In iOS 9, the app received a redesigned overlay when sending an audio clip, as well as watching contact photos in list view on iPhone six or later. In iOS Ten, the app has its own App Store permitting the user to download third-party Messages apps. These apps permit the user to send stickers and play games within the Messages app. [15] The app received fresh visual effects. For example, talk bubbles can be sent with a "noisy" or "gentle" effect. [16] [17]