Send SMS with iPad 3

instagram viewer

The iPad 3, also known as the iPad with Retina Display, is the third generation of what is probably the most famous tablet computer. You can do a lot of things with this handy and visually appealing device. Sending and receiving classic SMS is not possible directly, but there are a few very good alternatives.

The iPad does not send normal SMS.
The iPad does not send normal SMS.

Details about the Apple iPad 3

  • The third generation of Apple's successful tabletcomputer is labeled "with retina Display"and has several new functions and advantages over its predecessor models. The display has been completely improved and, thanks to the modern retina technology, can come up with a very high resolution and crisp images.
  • Of course, the rest of the hardware has also been significantly improved and so that is iPad 3 faster, more powerful and even more versatile. Even the two digital cameras, which are located on the front and back, are generally convincing and are definitely sufficient for normal recordings. The Retina display can display up to 3.1 million pixels at the same time and the fast A6X chipset doubles the performance compared to the second generation.
  • You can use the tablet computer via WIRELESS INTERNET ACCESS and / or cellular module (depending on the model) with the Internet. This enables applications Games and download and use tools from the app store. If you would like to send normal SMS with this device (as with a normal cell phone or smartphone), this is unfortunately not possible directly. The manufacturer Apple but has provided a few alternatives.

Alternative methods of sending SMS

  • Unfortunately, you cannot send short messages from the iPad 3 via the cellular network, but there are other options available to you. As soon as you are connected to the Internet via WLAN or cellular module, you can use the free SMS service "iMessage".
  • With this you can send a short message to all friends who also have an iOS device (including smartphones, of course). Not only is iMessage free, it also allows you to send pictures, Smileys or Videos.
    • iMessage: costs - helpful

    iMessage is widespread among iOS users and is often used as a cost-saving ...

  • The well-known messenger service "WhatsApp" does not yet work on the tablet computer (as of June 2013). It is not yet known when and whether this will be possible with the iPad in the future. There are also very good alternatives for this, which you can find in the Apple App Store. The free app "GMX SMS". You can use this application to send short messages to your friends. If they also use the GMX app, sending is even free of charge.

How helpful do you find this article?

click fraud protection