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When messaging Android, Windows, or other non-Apple users, iMessage automatically falls back to unencrypted SMS, which means Apple and your carrier can see the message content. This is a major security gap if you communicate with non-Apple users."},{"question":"Can I use Signal on my iPhone as a default messaging app?","answer":"No. Apple's iOS restrictions prevent third-party apps from becoming the default SMS/messaging handler. Signal only works as a standalone app for text conversations, while iMessage has privileged system integration. This means iPhone users still receive SMS as a fallback for non-iMessage conversations."},{"question":"Why does Signal have disappearing messages but iMessage doesn't?","answer":"Signal includes disappearing messages as a privacy-first feature that automatically deletes messages after a set time (5 seconds to permanent). iMessage focuses on conversation persistence across Apple devices for seamless experience. 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