Messages

What the DEA really said about iMessages, and what it means to you

By Nick Arnott, Friday, Apr 5, 2013 a 2:32 pm

It was recently reported that iMessage had caused a snag in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s ability to intercept text messages. Citing iMessage’s end-to-end encryption as the cause, the DEA stated that "iMessages between two Apple devices are considered encrypted communication and cannot be intercepted, regardless of the cell phone service provider." On the surface, this seems reassuring to iMessage users that their conversations can’t be intercepted. But is it possible that we’re giving a little too much credit to the DEA when they say iMessages are “impossible to intercept”?

Project Amy integrates app.net messaging into Apple's Messages for Mac

By Rene Ritchie, Sunday, Mar 3, 2013 a 2:24 pm

Developer Steve Streza, best known as part of the Pocket team, has taken his Apparchy joint from last year -- the one that let you post to app.net (ADN)'s micro-blogging service via the official Twitter client -- and upstaged it with Project Amy, a way to post to ADN's messaging platform with Apple's Messages app for Mac. Streza writes on Informal Protocol:

How to enable and active (or re-activate) iMessage

By Rene Ritchie, Sunday, Mar 18, 2012 a 2:17 pm

iMessage lets your new iPad send and receive SMS-like text messages, and MMS-style multimedia messages just like a phone. Instead of a phone number, however, it uses your email address, and it only works with other Apple devices, like other iPads, iPhones, iPod touches, and the recently released Messages for Mac beta.

Before you can start using messages, and sending texts, photos, videos, voice memos, locations, and contact cards, you need to set it up.

Hands on with Messages for Mac beta

By Leanna Lofte, Thursday, Feb 16, 2012 a 2:18 pm

We are all familiar with Messages for iPhone and iPad and now Apple has brought Messages to the Mac. Messages for Mac is technically in beta, but it's a public beta which means if you're running OS X 10.7 Lion or the developer preview of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, you can download it now and give it a try.

Apple CEO Tim Cook discusses bringing iPad, iPhone experience to Mountain Lion

By Andrew Wray, Thursday, Feb 16, 2012 a 11:33 am

Apple officially announced they'll be pushing OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion to the public later this summer, further integrating the iPad experience with the desktop bringing Messages, Reminders, Notification Center and more. The Wall Street Journal sat down with Apple CEO Tim Cook to discuss some of the reasons Apple chose to bring the iPad experience over to the Mac.

Messages beta for OS X brings iMessage to the Mac

By chrissyboy6969, Thursday, Feb 16, 2012 a 9:50 am

Avoid carrier SMS and MMS charges and keep all your IMs in one place with iOS iMessage right on your Mac

If you have been waiting for Apple to release a version of iMessage for Mac then that day has just become a lot closer. After the release of the beta of OS X Mountain Lion earlier today, Apple has followed it up with the release of a beta version of its new Mac Messages app. Messages, which will replace the current iChat app, brings all of the great features of iMessage to your Mac while keeping many that made iChat great as well.

iMore editors app picks of the week for February 4, 2012 [Giveaway]

By Leanna Lofte, Saturday, Feb 4, 2012 a 3:01 pm

Every week a few of us from team iMore will bring you our current favorite, most fun and useful App Store apps, WebApps, jailbreak apps, even the occasional accessory, web site, or desktop app if the mood strikes us. As long as they’re iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch related, they’re fair game.

To see what we picked, and to tell us your pick, follow on after the break!

BiteSMS vs Messages+ for iOS 5: which should you use?

By Allyson Kazmucha, Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012 a 2:12 pm

The amazingly functional and customizable BiteSMS takes on the deeply integrated and easy to use Messages+ in a battle of the jailbreak messaging apps

Are you jailbroken on iOS 5 and wondering whether you should purchase BiteSMS or Messages+? Both applications add quick reply functionality and make messaging more functional. But which is a better choice for you?

Best jailbreak apps for new iPhone users

By Allyson Kazmucha, Friday, Jan 27, 2012 a 11:02 am

Need help figuring out what the best apps and tweaks are for your newly jailbroken iPhone? Cydia can be overwhelming if you're not sure where to start. Whether you're jailbreaking to theme or add more functionality, we'll have you on your way to becoming a jailbreak ninja in no time.

Daily Tip: How to share iPhone and iPad photos via iMessage

By Leanna Lofte, Friday, Nov 4, 2011 a 1:21 am

Taken a bunch of great photos with your brand new iPhone -- or photos with your new iPad or iPod touch -- and wondering how to share them with the people you know? There are several ways, including Mail and Twitter, but you can easily use Apple's new iMessages service for free, or old style MMS if your friend or family member doesn't yet have an iOS 5 device of their very own.

If you already know how to do this, just save the link for family and friends who might not! (We'll do the helping so you don't have to!)