We’re getting tons and tons of questions about iOS 5‘s new iMessage, how it works, where it sends to, and how to avoid sending to the wrong person or device. Apple hasn’t given out a lot of details about it yet, but based on what they showed on the keynote and how they’ve previously handled user and device ID, we can make some guesses… after the break!
So here’s how iMessage works, as best as we can figure out at the moment.
When you enter a contact into Messages, you’ll see all the available phone number and email accounts for that contact.
When you pick a contact, it starts off gray and Messages will process it for a second.
No. Remember, when you enter in a contact, you can see all their associated numbers and email addresses.
Luckily, Apple’s fragmented ID system works in your favor. Just like FaceTime, iMessage email addresses are separate and independent from iTunes logins.
You can use any email account you validate with Apple (we even know some people using @crackberry.com accounts. Shh. No names.)
Just go through each of your devices and assign them the same email, or different emails, as suits your individual or family needs.
Again, we won’t know for sure until iOS 5 ships this fall and Apple officially explains how iMessage works, but this is our best guesses based on available information. If you have any corrections, or other questions, let us know!
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