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ghaff
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“It’s time for Apple to fix texting”
Is iMessage a "Number-independent interpersonal communication services (e.g., messengers)"?
It's a messenger but it's based on phone numbers AFAIK--unlike something like WhatsApp.
frumper
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You can sign up and use an email for iMessage through wifi
ghaff
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Ah. I've only used it as a default SMS alternative on Apple devices including iPhone.
rdsnsca
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It is, I use it from my Mac Mini without owing an iPhone.
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It's a messenger but it's based on phone numbers AFAIK--unlike something like WhatsApp.