Since ios 8, imessages are turning into texts. And the receiving person has an apple device. why?

Since ios 8, imessages on my iphone are turning into texts. and the recipients are using apple devices. Their reply messages come back in a new message, without the history. and often their address is an icloud one and not their phone number (which is where I sent it). Why?

As in the link when you send an iMessage your text bubble is blue. If it's sent SMS your text message is green. Both parties will receive the message or reply in a grey bubble. When you contact them ask them what colour their sent text messages bubble are.
As for group messages check your settings. MMS must be turned on; Settings > Messages. Send as SMS must also be turned on.

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