Can I use a Mac (OS X 10.6.8) connection to send iMessages through iPhone?

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Using Mac (OS X 10.6.8) connection to send iMessages through iPhone?

 

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No. You cannot send an iMessage "through your iPhone" from a Mac, unless your Mac is connected to your iPhone via the iPhone's hotspot feature AND if the OS X version supports iCloud & iMessages.