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Beta is a preview. The Beta (2.0) platform does not have all the features of Stable yet. For example, iMessage on Beta supports only text and images, so tapbacks, polls, message effects, and voice notes are only on Stable for now. Use Stable for production agents, and confirm that Beta supports the features you need before you buy a plan.
Use Photon’s iMessage channel to send and receive messages in iMessage conversations. Follow Build an iMessage agent to assign a shared line and test your first reply.

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iMessage numbers cannot be registered with WhatsApp Business

Photon-provided iMessage numbers cannot be registered with WhatsApp Business, whether through Photon or another provider. Their WhatsApp registration is reserved for Photon’s personal WhatsApp channel, not WhatsApp Business. This reservation does not make personal WhatsApp available yet. See WhatsApp for its release status. If you need WhatsApp Business, use an eligible Photon SMS number and follow the WhatsApp Business setup flow, rather than trying to register your iMessage number.

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Verification codes are filtered

Photon filters one-time passcodes (OTPs) on iMessage lines. Do not rely on these lines for third-party account registration, login verification, or account recovery. Use an authentication method supported by the third-party service and comply with its terms of service. For the differences between line types, see SMS verification-code handling.