Apple does not allow iMessages to be sent programatically by applications like SMS and MMS. The service is entirely controlled by Apple, and they have strict restrictions on its use. Because of this, it is not currently possible to send iMessages with Sendo.

Some services exist that claim to allow you to send iMessages programatically, but they are not official and are not supported by Apple. They were created by reverse engineering the iMessage system and are not recommended for any real business use. Apple has been known to block these services and take legal action against them.

The only authorized way for businesses to send iMessages is to use Apple’s Messages for Business platform. This product is heavily restricted by Apple, and businesses must have a support center staffed by live agents in order to qualify. It is generally only made available to large enterprises. You can learn more about Messages for Business here.

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Will these rules change in the future?

It is possible that Apple will open up the iMessage platform to more businesses in the future. If this happens, we will work to integrate the service into Sendo as quickly as possible. This would likely give Sendo customers the ability to send iMessages through the platform just like SMS and MMS. Any updates about iMessage will be posted to this page.