Chapter 10: Sms, Mms, And Instant Messaging - Motorola DROID Manual

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SMS, MMS, and Instant
Messaging
SMS stands for Short Messaging Service, and it is
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commonly referred to as text messaging or simply
texting. Text messages are usually limited to 160
characters, and they are a great way to quickly
touch base with someone without interrupting them
with a voice call. Sometimes you can text someone
and receive a text reply when it would be impossible
or difficult to make a voice call.
A related technology is Multimedia Messaging
Service (MMS), which lets you send a message with
DROID 2/2 Global/X
pictures, audio, or video.
In this chapter, we will cover how to send and
receive SMS text and MMS picture/video messages
on your DROID.
As shown to the right, your DROID has only one
Messaging icon, but on your DROID 2/X, you will see
two icons Messaging and Text Messaging. The
Text Messaging icon is the faster way to get into
messaging when you have a DROID 2/X.
You will also learn how to send a text message from
your Contacts app and how to send a picture as an
MMS message from your Gallery app.
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