Our smartphones hold countless conversations and memories. Unfortunate circumstances, such as a lost, stolen, or malfunctioning phone can cause us to lose them all within seconds. It's also highly ...

Messages for web is undergoing an important backend change, particularly for users on Google Fi. Instead of relying on older ...

To set up custom text shortcuts on Android, use your keyboard’s settings. For Gboard, go to Settings > Dictionary > Personal Dictionary, then add a word and its shortcut. On Samsung Keyboard, navigate ...

Google announced an RCS upgrade for 911 texting last year, and the rollout is expected in winter across the US. In line with this rollout announcement, we’ve spotted new code within Google Messages ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. The FBI warns you to stop texting. America’s cyber defense agency ...

The long-standing divide between iPhone and Android users in text messaging has finally been bridged. With yesterday's release of iOS 18, iPhones can now send RCS (Rich Communication Services) ...