The difference between iMessage and SMS

1, iMessage: It is an instant messaging software launched by Apple, which can send short messages, videos, etc. It has high security.

2. SMS: It is a kind of telecommunication service accompanying digital mobile communication system. It is a non-real-time and non-voice data communication service to transmit text or digital short messages through the signaling channel and signaling network of mobile communication system.

Second, the characteristics are different.

1, iMessage: Different from the SMS/MMS service of operators, users only need the data support of WiFi or cellular data network to complete communication.

2. SMS: It can be initiated by mobile communication terminals (mobile phones), SMS platform servers of mobile network operators and network service providers SP (including ICP and ISP). ) interconnected with the SMS platform of mobile operators.

Third, the use is different.

1, iMessage: With iMessage, you can send and receive messages with anyone who uses iPad, iPhone, iPod touch or Mac users who run Mountain Lion, and you can also send photos, videos, location information and contact information.

2. SMS: Text or digital information directly sent or received by users through mobile phones or other telecommunication terminals. The number of characters that users can receive and send short messages at a time is 160 English or numeric characters or 70 Chinese characters.

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