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RambleOnNW
May 30, 2015Explorer II
The difference is iMessage is the built in to IOS and is the default messaging app. Nothing extra to download or pay for.
iMessage is end-to-end encryption so Apple does not store anything.
I don't know about other vendors but here is Apple's stated position:
"On devices running iOS 8, your personal data such as photos, messages (including attachments), email, contacts, call history, iTunes content, notes, and reminders is placed under the protection of your passcode. Unlike our competitors, Apple cannot bypass your passcode and therefore cannot access this data."
We originally bought iPhones because the camera in them was the best at the time. We basically view them as utilitarian appliances like a car or a toaster, so we want something that just works well and lasts.
iMessage is end-to-end encryption so Apple does not store anything.
I don't know about other vendors but here is Apple's stated position:
"On devices running iOS 8, your personal data such as photos, messages (including attachments), email, contacts, call history, iTunes content, notes, and reminders is placed under the protection of your passcode. Unlike our competitors, Apple cannot bypass your passcode and therefore cannot access this data."
We originally bought iPhones because the camera in them was the best at the time. We basically view them as utilitarian appliances like a car or a toaster, so we want something that just works well and lasts.
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