How to Start a Chat on Your iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to quickly and easily start a chat on your iPhone using the Messages app.
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To start a chat on your iPhone, open the Messages app, tap the compose button (a pencil and paper icon), and type the recipient’s phone number or email address. Then, type your message and hit send. If the recipient is using iMessage, messages will appear in blue; if not, they will be in green.
FAQs & Answers
- How do I send a message using iMessage? To send an iMessage, open the Messages app, enter the recipient's contact, type your message, and hit send. If the recipient has iMessage, the bubbles will appear in blue.
- What should I do if my messages won’t send? Check your internet connection, ensure iMessage is activated in your settings, or try restarting your iPhone.
- Can I send messages to email addresses on my iPhone? Yes, you can send messages to an email address if the recipient is using iMessage and has their email linked to their Apple ID.
- How can I tell if my message was received? If your message is sent as an iMessage, you will see delivered under the message bubble. However, if it was sent as a standard SMS, you won’t see this indication.