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Review by
Sarah Bennett
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- It has all the iphone and ipad devices incorporated.
- Many people use it.
- Free for several Apple customers.
Cons
- Only for Apple devices.
- You need to be online.
- You can receive messages on several devices where you use it.
3 Tricks for iMessage you didn't know
| Trick | Description |
|---|---|
1Schedule Messages | Using Shortcuts, you can schedule iMessage messages to send automatically at a specific time. Create a new shortcut, use 'Text' and 'Send Message', then automate it with the 'Automation' app. |
2Disable Reactions on Specific Messages | If you don't want to receive reactions to your messages, you can disable them under 'Settings' -> 'Messages' -> 'Reaction Preview'. |
3Use Mentions | In group chats, you can mention individuals by typing @ before their name. This person will then receive a notification, even if they have muted the chat (unless that person disabled this setting). |
Direct competitor: WhatsApp
A popular messaging app available on multiple platforms that provides end-to-end encryption.
| Feature |  iMessage | |
|---|---|---|
| User Interface | Modern and intuitive | Slightly older, but user-friendly |
| Features | Integrated Apple services, games, apps | Broad user base, many stickers |
| Performance | Optimized for Apple devices | Works well across various devices |
| Price | Included with Apple devices | Usage includes data charges |
| Support | Apple Support | Extensive FAQs and community support |