Apple’s Messages app (née iMessage) has never been for basic text messages; it’s always done more, especially if your recipient also has an iPhone. Nowadays, sending a text is only the tip of the iceberg for Messages. It’s an incredibly robust platform for sending all sorts of things - from money to locations to animated drawings.
I’ve been using the iPhone since the very beginning, and since most of my family opted for the iPhone, I use Apple Messages extensively, and I’ve explored its best features.
