Sending SMSs from an iPad4

[Grey Beard]

Hi all

I know there is an Android app, with which you can send an SMS for free, if you are connected to a WiFi network.

I presume something similar exists for Apple iPads (specifically iPad4). Any recommendations?

Grey Beard

 

[snappo]

If you're messaging other IOS users - iphone or pad, (mac as well for that matter), imessage uses tinternet instead of your call/text allowance..

There's apps like viber and whatsapp that do the job as well I reckon

 

[Grey Beard]

If you're messaging other IOS users - iphone or pad, (mac as well for that matter), imessage uses tinternet instead of your call/text allowance..

There's apps like viber and whatsapp that do the job as well I reckon

Thanks. The desired SMSs would be to bog standard phones (Android, Nokia, etc. and not restricted to Apple devices).

I don't have an allowance for SMS, but can't be bothered with SMS on a crippled phone keyboard, but some people insist on sending me SMS messages . Was also wanting the ability to send free SMSs using WiFi from my iPad when in foreign lands, etc.

Grey Beard

 

[snappo]

Seems to be a few apps - one called talkatone looks like it will do the job for you.

 

[DrFarkoff]

John is it Whatsapp that you are thinking off?

http://www.whatsapp.com/

 

[iand46]

I'm sure I've read about an app that converts emails to text & vice versa. Try searching on google.

 

[IJGser]

Whatsapp is what all the cool kids are using nowadays

 

[Whatton]

WhatsApp isn't available for iPads.

 

[newboy]

You can use the iPhone version on an iPad though... Just gives you same size screen as phone would..

If it's usable - use it...

But it means all your contacts have to use it too...

 

[Whatton]

You can use the iPhone version on an iPad though... Just gives you same size screen as phone would..

If it's usable - use it...

But it means all your contacts have to use it too...

I've tried installing it via iTunes and I get a warning message saying the app isn't compatible with the iPad. How did you instal it?

 

[Wreford Miles]

if you have an O2 phone check out the TUGO app

 

[SOAA]

I've tried installing it via iTunes and I get a warning message saying the app isn't compatible with the iPad. How did you instal it?

Not exactly straight forward, but here's how to do it if you really want to:
http://www.redmondpie.com/install-whatsapp-on-ipad-and-ipod-touch-without-jailbreak-video/

 

[iand46]

Hi all

I know there is an Android app, with which you can send an SMS for free, if you are connected to a WiFi network.

I presume something similar exists for Apple iPads (specifically iPad4). Any recommendations?

Grey Beard

A few on here, no 5 uses text to email.

http://ipod.about.com/od/iphoneappsreviews/tp/4-Ways-To-Text-With-The-Ipod-Touch.htm