On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 9:42 AM, ambahumo <ambahumo@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> Just bought an iPad2 yesterday. 16 gig wifi, no 3G. My question is about
> the "Messages" app. I was able to send myself a text message from the iPad
> to my iPhone. However I can't seem to send text messages to anyone else. I
> get a red message saying the number is not registered wit iMessage. I'm
> missing something here. I didn't register my number on iMessage but the
> text msg I sent to myself went through fine. Other messages to anyone, even
> if their contact info are in my "Contacts", will give me the same error
> message. What gives? Any solutions?
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> iMessage only works with other iDevices on iOS 5. However, there are
plenty of free apps that will let you do SMS for free and give your device
an SMS number. Of course, you will need WIFI to send or receive messages.
Note, you can also use a VOIP app that will give you telephony capability.
-Bob
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