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What r the 3 blinking dots for?

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When I send a text in blue. Does that mean its going to another iPhone? What do the three blinking dots mean?
 

SwitchBeach

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Yes, if the message is in blue, then the recipient is using an iPhone (or other compatible device) and using iMessage.

The "three blinking dots" means that the other person is typing a message. Although this is not 100 percent. They could have the cursor active and then not actually type a message and you might still see the dots. But in general, it means the other person is typing.
 

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