iPad SMS

Discussion in 'iPad Tips, Help and Troubleshooting' started by an-other, Jan 13, 2014.

Most Liked Posts
  1. an-other, Jan 13, 2014

    an-other macrumors 6502

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2011
    #1
    I'm looking for a way to SMS send/recieve messages on my iPad. It appears Google voice will do the trick (but I prefer not to use google stuff.) Anyone have any suggestions or apps they've had good experience?

    I can't use iMsg as it has to be IOS independent.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  2. Aspasia, Jan 13, 2014

    Aspasia macrumors 65816

    Joined:
    Jun 9, 2011
    Location:
    Halfway between the Equator and North Pole
    #2
    My family uses TextNow. We use it with devices, cell phones, and computers. Handles photos nicely and it can receive and send phone calls.

    I have it installed on my iPad, iPod, and both office and home desktops using Windows. Also received texts from the app on my dumb phone.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  3. GGJstudios, Jan 13, 2014

    GGJstudios macrumors Westmere

    GGJstudios

    Joined:
    May 16, 2008
    #3
    TextMe let's you send SMS messages from your iPad, and also make and receive phone calls. I'm sure there are many such apps.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  4. spyguy10709, Jan 13, 2014

    spyguy10709 macrumors 6502a

    spyguy10709

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2010
    Location:
    One Infinite Loop, Cupertino CA
    #4
    Why do you prefer not to use Google software? Their solution with voice is really the best I've found.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  5. an-other, Jan 14, 2014

    an-other thread starter macrumors 6502

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2011
    #5
    Their Privacy Policy
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  6. baypharm, Jan 14, 2014

    baypharm macrumors 65816

    baypharm

    Joined:
    Nov 15, 2007
    #6
    You can try CoverMe, Zipaclip, Wickr, Aclipsa, or iCrypter apps. You didn't say how secure you wanted your text messages. I would assume that the U.S Government is monitoring the above-referenced processing services.

    Silent Text was among the best and completely secure until the owner shut it down after government agents forced him to hand over the encryption keys.

    It appears the war on privacy is being lost and yanked out of the hands of the people. Good luck in your search.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
  7. an-other, Jan 16, 2014

    an-other thread starter macrumors 6502

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2011
    #7
    Ended up on Ggl Voice

    I investigated a few options, and ended up selecting the Mountain View, CA one. I created a separate account just for texting with a new number.

    It was a bit unintuitive to set this up as iPad only, but I got there. It literally took a computer, mobile web and their app to get it configured. (I bow to anyone who could do it more efficiently.)

    I'm still a little anxious about tracking stuff (and no, don't write me off as someone wearing a colander on their head underneath a tin foil tent. My industry uses personal marketing data.)

    The government tracking is another concern, but that's the cost of entry. It's hard to resolve the "safer world thing" with "moral corruption." Goodness knows what they have or have not prevented through voice and data monitoring.

    Thanks for the assistance.
     
    share
    + Quote Reply
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)

Share This Page