Apple’s iOS and macOS operating systems offer a great feature called “Continuity,” which brings some great features to the iPad, iPhone, and Mac. One of the continuity features is the ability to send SMS and MMS messages from both iOS devices and Mac computers.
SMS and MMS messaging requires an activated carrier plan on any iPhone using iOS 8.1 or later. You can then send and receive SMS and MMS messages from these devices:
Now, you can start a conversation on any of your iOS devices or your Mac. Conversations can be started by clicking a phone numbers in Safari, Contacts, Calendar, or any other app that can detect a phone number. All incoming and outgoing messages will appear on all of your devices, and can be continued form any of them.
For more tips and tricks that can help you make better use of your Mac, iOS device, Apple Watch, or Apple TV, be sure to visit the “How To” section of our website.
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SMS and MMS messaging requires an activated carrier plan on any iPhone using iOS 8.1 or later. You can then send and receive SMS and MMS messages from these devices:
Now, you can start a conversation on any of your iOS devices or your Mac. Conversations can be started by clicking a phone numbers in Safari, Contacts, Calendar, or any other app that can detect a phone number. All incoming and outgoing messages will appear on all of your devices, and can be continued form any of them.
For more tips and tricks that can help you make better use of your Mac, iOS device, Apple Watch, or Apple TV, be sure to visit the “How To” section of our website.
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