What verb should I use for an SMS or Whatsapp message? [closed]

So when I say that I sent you an SMS or a Whatsapp message, I say that "I texted you", what should I ideally use?

Solution 1:

Both terms are "ideally" correct:

To message:

• to ​send someone a ​short message using a ​mobile ​phone or ​computer: I messaged him ​yesterday but haven't had a ​reply.

To text:

• To send someone a text message by ​phone: I texted her to ​arrange a ​time to ​meet.

(Cambridge Dictionary)

Solution 2:

Although the dictionaries have not yet caught up with the distinction, to text frequently implies an SMS message transmitted between cellular telephones.

The verb to message, meanwhile, has a larger scope. It may denote a cell phone SMS message, but may also describe a textual communication on a wide variety of other instant messaging platforms.