Texting non iPhone devices

[kkebeck55]

I just went from the kindle fire to the iPad mini. With the kindle I was able to send and receive both my emails and text messages I am very disappointed that I can't do this with the mini

 

[J. A.]

Hello and welcome to the iPF!
You should be able to send and receive emails with your iPad. Text messages are possible between idevices.

 

[AQ_OC]

You can text phones from your Kindle fire? I can't do that with mine....

 

[smalltowngirl13]

Hello and welcome aboard!