The introduction of Apple’s iMessage with iOS5 significantly revolutionised our communication and is considered one of Apple’s most remarkable accomplishments. The adoption was a smooth, systematic transition, and the vast majority of people still may not differentiate between text messages and iMessage.

Apple has since introduced iMessage support to its devices such as iPads, Mac, and Apple. However, no PC or Android version has been introduced despite all the milestones achieved with the iMessage platform.

iMessage has gained high popularity among its users since it functions as a regular messaging app and is faster and easier to use than conventional emails. Also, it is supported across multiple Apple devices, which boosts convenience and ease of access.

Blue and Green Texts

If the colours blue and grey appear in an iMessage discussion, all parties are using Apple’s iMessage network. The security of the iMessage platform is reassuring to its users since it has been built and tested to provide maximum security. Thus, it does not give your conversation access to anyone, including Apple. 

Someone may only access your iMessage’s conversations if they log in to your Apple ID or if you—or the other party—take screenshots of the conversation. The green and grey text colour indicate the conversation is on the conventional SMS network, which is not secure and can be accessed by a third party such as your cell phone service provider.

Green bubbles may appear on iPhones text messages if: 

• One party is an android user, including those in groups.
• One party—including those in groups—has disabled their iMessage in the iOS settings. 

If someone in the conversation has restricted cell phone coverage or poor Wi-Fi signals, an iMessage conversation may transition to SMS.

The iMessage Group Chat

The addition of support for GIFs, stickers, and other features to iMessage has tremendously increased the popularity of group chats. Nonetheless, Apple has not done an excellent job in other areas, including options for muting iMessage notifications and hiding conversations. 

These options are already available in emails, but most users may find them not intuitively presented.

Is iMessage Available for Android?

Apple designed the iMessage service for their devices; thus, it is unavailable for Android and PCs. However, there was speculation of an iMessage app built internally and never released for unknown reasons. 

Some apps in Google Play Store claim to allow Android users to run iMessage on their devices. However, such apps may pose security threats.

How to Access iMessage from Your PC

1. Your PC should have a stable Internet connection, and you should also have a Mac running iMessage.
2. Ensure Chrome is installed on both the PC and the Mac, then add Chrome Remote Desktop extension on both devices. If you are syncing Google Accounts, install CRD on one device.
3. After setting up remote access on both devices, you can start accessing iMessage on your PC.
4. After installing the extension on both devices, you can remotely run iMessage on your Mac from your PC.

Is iMessage Available for Windows 10?

There are probably some ‘hacks’ on using iMessage on Windows 10. However, acquiring official solutions for the same experience is the more agreeable solution. Apple is yet to introduce iMessage for Windows 10. 

Why is iMessage Popular?

Apple users popularly prefer iMessage since it is secure, easy to use, and available on all Apple devices, making it easy to access. The iMessage service is not limited to specific Apple devices.

Is There a Schedule Option for iMessage?

iMessage has been developed over the years to encourage a better user experience. However, if you need to schedule your messages, you are out of luck since Apple is yet to incorporate the feature.

What is iMessage?

iMessage is a secure texting platform developed by Apple for their devices such as watchOS, macOS, and iOS. It works in the messages app and can be used over the LTE and Wi-Fi connections. 

Unlike the conventional SMS services, your messages are synced in all your devices, making it easier and more convenient to maintain and keep up with your conversations as long as you can access any of your Apple devices with iMessage installed.

Is iMessage Secure?

iMessage is secure as long as you do not include any form of ‘hacks’ in the app because if you do, you will be tampering with some of the built-in safety features. To be in iMessage’s secure zone, always ensure you use Apple’s approved applications. 

Some websites promote Android and PC apps as “Native iMessage.” However, such websites pose security risks because iMessage is only available on Apple devices.