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Re:“It’s time for Apple to fix texting” by ghaff on Tuesday August 09, 2022 @05:55PM (#32404890)
Is iMessage a "Number-independent interpersonal communication services (e.g., messengers)"?

It's a messenger but it's based on phone numbers AFAIK--unlike something like WhatsApp.

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Re:“It’s time for Apple to fix texting” by frumper on Tuesday August 09, 2022 @06:08PM (#32405073)
You can sign up and use an email for iMessage through wifi
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Re:“It’s time for Apple to fix texting” by ghaff on Tuesday August 09, 2022 @06:15PM (#32405170)
Ah. I've only used it as a default SMS alternative on Apple devices including iPhone.
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Re:“It’s time for Apple to fix texting” by rdsnsca on Tuesday August 09, 2022 @06:06PM (#32405034)
It is, I use it from my Mac Mini without owing an iPhone.
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