Chapter 6

Texting 1, 2, 3: Messages and Notes

In This Chapter

arrow Sending and receiving SMS (text) messages

arrow Sending and receiving MMS (multimedia) messages

arrow Sending and receiving voice and video iMessages

arrow Using the Notes app

If you’ve never used an intelligent virtual keyboard, you will probably feel awkward typing on your iPhone in the beginning. Within a few days, however, many iPhone users report that they have become not only comfortable using the virtual keyboard but also proficient virtual typists as well. And with iOS 8’s new Quick Type predictive keyboard, typing on a slab of glass has never been easier.

In this chapter, we focus on two iPhone apps that rely on keyboard input: Messages and Notes. By the time you finish this chapter, we think you’ll feel comfortable and proficient typing messages and notes, too.

Getting the iMessage

The Messages app lets you exchange short text messages with any cellphone that supports the SMS protocol. You can also send and receive MMS messages, ...

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