Got an iPhone and are looking for the easiest and fastest way to send the same message to a group of people at the same time? With the collective message function, you will be able to efficiently manage the sending of grouped SMS or MMS..
Why use collective messages?
Invitations, wishes, notes, birthdays, these are all reasons to send the same message to several contacts at the same time. Even if over the years SMS has lost popularity, smartphone users continue to favor this type of media. Instant messaging services, which are more complex to use, are still very popular with young people but are struggling to convince the rest of the population.
It must be said that SMS still offers many advantages. More economical than a paper card, faster than the phone, it can quickly inform a whole group of people. But beware this solution is still far from perfect..
The disadvantages of the collective message
As you will see, sending a group message from an iPhone can be tedious. The Apple smartphone does not have tools to effectively manage groups. In most cases, you will have no choice but to select your contacts one by one.
Unfortunately, this technique is not always very effective. If you are used to sending collective messages to more than a dozen people, you are likely to forget one. This can be detrimental. Imagine what could happen to you if you forget to celebrate the happy new year at your favorite tata..
Send a group message from an iPhone
Before you start sending collective messages, make sure your plan has the option of sending unlimited SMS and MMS. This will avoid many unpleasant surprises on your bill at the end of the month.
- Open the iMessage app
- Click on the compose new message button
- In the recipients field click on the + button to add the names of people to whom you want to send your collective message
- Enter the text of your message in the field provided
- Click the send button
The iMessage application will then broadcast your message according to your settings and the type of phone used by your correspondents. Owners of Android smartphones will receive either collective SMS or MMS.
IPhone users will be able to take advantage of collective iMessages and their additional functionalities (sharing your GPS position with other members, possibility of adding photos, drawings or audio messages as attachments).
Very important detail, responses to a collective SMS are only sent to the sender. Other recipients will not be able to access it.
Create one or more mailing groups
There are dozens of applications capable of managing mailing lists . You can create groups (work, friends, family) and add as many contacts as you want. With this type of system, sending group messages is child's play. Unfortunately most of these apps are paid.
If you are lucky enough to own a Mac, it is possible to create groups on your iPhone without paying a single penny. To do this, simply follow the following procedure
- Open the Contact software
- Check that it is connected to the iCloud service of your iPhone
- Click on the file menu at the very top in the status bar and then on new group
- Give a name to this new list
- Tap the Contacts tab (all)
- Drag the names of the correspondents to the group you just created
- Connect your iPhone to the internet so that it can synchronize
- Launch the iMessage apps
- Click on the create new message button
- Type in the recipient field the first letters of your list
- Enter the text of your message then press the send button
