• Make sure that your device has the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
• If you're using an Apple device that's not an iPhone, make sure that you're signed in to iMessage with your Apple ID.

Prepare for the post-2G, post-SMS future; That initial bullet point is very important. Currently, iPhone-to-iPhone communication is very elegant thanks to Apple’s iMessage protocols. For those without iPhones or the Apple-to-non-Apple comms, things aren’t as smooth and reliable. (Pocket-lint) - Messages is Apple's messaging app available for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Mac, but it isn't just for SMS messages and iMessages, there are a multitude of features within the app. Apple added significant new messaging functionality into iOS 14, but messaging problems are rife for.+ iPhones users Apple “@AppleSupport @Verizon 12 Pro Max unable to receive or send SMS.

Types of group text messages

There are three types of group messages that you might see: group iMessage, group MMS, and group SMS. The Messages app automatically chooses the type of group message to send based on settings, network connection, and carrier plan. For example:

• If you and your recipients are using Apple devices and iMessage is turned on, then the group message is sent as an iMessage.
• If you send a group message to people who aren't using iMessage, then the message is sent as an MMS or SMS message.

Group iMessage

These messages appear in blue text bubbles. They go through Apple instead of your carrier, and are protected by end-to-end encryption. In a group iMessage, everyone can:

• Send and receive photos, videos, and audio messages
• See all responses from the group
• Send and receive message effects, like sketches, animations, bubble effects, and more
• Share their location with the group
• Give the group a name, add or remove people from the group, mute notifications, or leave the group

Group MMS

These messages appear in green text bubbles and go through your carrier instead of Apple. In a group MMS, everyone can:

• Send and receive photos and videos
• See all responses from the group
• Mute notifications

Group SMS

These messages also appear in green text bubbles and go through your carrier. Group SMS messages don’t support multimedia attachments, like photos or videos. All responses in a Group SMS are sent as individual text messages and the recipients can’t see the other responses from the group.

Learn how to foward SMS/MMS text messages across your devices, like from an iPad to a Mac.

Send a group text message

1. Open Messages and tap the Compose button .
2. Enter the names or tap the Add button to add people from your contacts.
3. Type your message, then tap the Send button .

To send a group MMS message on an iPhone, make sure MMS Messaging is turned on. Go to Settings > Messages and turn on MMS Messaging. If you don’t see an option to turn on MMS Messaging or Group Messaging, contact your carrier to see if your plan supports Group MMS Messaging.

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• Learn how to leave a group message, or add or remove someone from a group.
• Name your group messages to make them easier to find.
• Use inline replies and mentions to call attention to specific messages and people in your group messages.
• Explore the latest features in Messages to stay connected to the conversations that matter the most.