Do I have to use iMessage on my iPad?

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Do I have to useimessage on my iPad.

Why can't I use the same messaging that is on iPhone 4?

 

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Re: Do I have to useimessage on my iPad.

The messaging app is the same on the iPad as on the iPhone. And no you do not need to use iMessage on your iPad. You can turn it off in settings.