I think I remember updating my Mac some time ago and I hadn't noticed this issue until I tried messaging a friend. On my Mac with iMessage, I could send and receive messages from people who did not have an iPhone or iPod but now I can't? Can someone confirm this or maybe there's something wrong with my contacts? I'm assuming now we can only to iMessage users from Mac.
IMessage on Mac doesnt send to non-Apple devices? I think I remember updating my Mac some time ago and I hadn't noticed this issue until I tried messaging a friend. On my Mac with iMessage, I could send and receive messages from people who did not have an iPhone or iPod but now I can't? IMessage articles on MacRumors.com. The Messages app in macOS offers users a convenient way of communicating with friends, family, and colleagues across a variety of Apple devices.
You can't without using a third-party app.
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In your Settings you have to choose the option that allows iMessages to be sent to non-Apple devices. It's normally on by default but it sounds like you have changed yours by mistake.
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