Write and send an iMessage

Your text messages can be sent as either regular text messages or iMessages. iMessages can be sent to phone numbers or email addresses if the recipient has a device which supports iMessages. Remember, you need to set up your phone for iMessaging.

Apple iPhone 5s (iOS7)
Apple iPhone 5s (iOS7)
  • 1
    Create new iMessage
    • Press Messages.
    • Press the new message icon.
  • 2
    Enter recipient
    • Key in the first letters of the required contact.
    • Matching contacts are displayed.
    • Press the required contact.
    • If the recipient can receive iMessages, iMessage is displayed.
  • 3
    Write text
    • Press the text input field and write the required text.
    • See how to write text.
  • 4
    Send iMessage
    • Press Send.
  • 5
    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.