Yes, you give it access to your Contacts. You create your various groups in the app. Then, you open the app, pick your group, pick whether you want to Text or Email, write your message, and hit send. There are more steps along the way, but it is pretty easy to figure out.
HTH, Richard Richard 🖖 Live long and prosper Check out my web site at: www.turner42.com -----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Carolyn Arnold Sent: Monday, October 14, 2019 5:33 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: ABC groups App for sending group text or emails How does it work, the ABD app? Do you access it, when wanting to send group messages or emails? Best regards, Carolyn -----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Monday, October 14, 2019 8:02 PM To: ViPone list <viphone@googlegroups.com> Subject: ABC groups App for sending group text or emails Here is the app description from the app store: Followed by the App Store link "ABC Groups" is the powerful all-in-one contact management app for your iPhone, iPad, & iPod. With "ABC Groups," you can easily access & edit your contacts and groups. 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