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Apple's RCS messaging on iOS is beset by security issues, but a fix is in the works

By Alex Blake published 23 September 24

Apple has enabled RCS messaging in iOS 18 and it’s not as private or secure as other apps – but a fix is coming.

Google Messages rolls out emoji reactions to become even more like iMessage

By David Nield published 13 March 24

Users of Google Messages have even more visual effects to pick from, with a new update.

This hidden iPhone feature will change the way you emoji

By Axel Metz published 29 May 24

We explain how to stack emojis in iMessage on an iPhone.

Android phones can now edit text messages, just like the iPhone

By Philip Berne published 30 May 24

Google add RCS message editing and a host of Google Home and other new features to Android phones, available now.

How to use Check In on iOS 17

By James Holland published 4 December 23

With iOS 17 now available, it’s time to learn and use this incredibly useful safety feature so your loved ones know you’ve made it home (or wherever you’re going) safely.

iOS 18 rumored to be bringing new text effects to the Messages app

By David Nield published 1 June 24

It sounds as though Apple is planning to add more precision to the text effects in Messages on iOS.

Google Messages is finally getting a group chat upgrade it should have had years ago

By Rowan Davies published 8 May 25

Google Messages is getting another group chat upgrade, and soon you could be able to add custom icons to your group chats.

How to send satellite messages on iPhone

By Alex Blake, Axel Metz last updated 31 October 24

Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite and Messages via Satellite features could help you communicate in areas without a phone signal; here's how to use them.

Google Messages is finally getting a mentions feature for chats – here’s how it works

By Rowan Davies published 14 May 25

Google Messages could soon get the mentions feature it's been lacking for a while – here's how it looks.

Google Messages is getting another essential chat feature it should have had a long time ago

By David Nield, David Nield published 13 November 25

Some users are seeing @mentions appear in Google Messages, but it's likely to take a while to reach everyone.

WhatsApp will soon let you chat with other messaging apps – here's how the company says it'll work

By Hamish Hector published 7 February 24

WhatsApp cross-app messaging is on the way and we finally have a clear idea of how it might work.

WordPress.com owner Automattic just bought a voice messaging service

By Craig Hale published 10 April 24

Automattic actions next part of its plan to rule online messaging with acquisition of Beeper months after Texts.com.

iOS 17.2 is out now – here are 7 new features, including Journal and spatial video

By Axel Metz published 12 December 23

We highlight the best new iOS 17.2 features for your iPhone.

Google Messages remote delete will soon save you from texting embarrassment – and here's how it works

By David Nield published 19 March 25

We've now seen the remote delete feature in action, following on from the rumors of its arrival last month.

8 incredible WeChat emojis I want to see on iPhone and Android's general emoji keyboard immediately

By Matt Bolton published 11 November 24

Traveling to China has opened my eyes to a whole new world of emojis – and given me some ideas.

Google may have just revealed when the iPhone is getting RCS message support

By David Nield published 29 March 24

It looks as though the iPhone will adopt RCS sometime in September, October, or November this year.

Apple Intelligence’s Genmoji is already a huge hit as custom emoji pack sharing goes viral on TikTok

By John-Anthony Disotto published 11 November 24

Themed custom Genmoji are going viral on TikTok as users share Apple Intelligence emojis to huge audiences.

Meta is trying to make Messenger into a video conferencing contender

By Craig Hale published 21 November 24

Calls on Messenger now support HD video, background noise suppression, voice isolation and more.

Android 15's satellite text messaging could trump the iPhone by letting you message anyone

By James Ide published 4 April 24

A Google Message update could provide Android users with the ability to satellite message “anyone” in their contacts.

Google Messages will get a big emergency texting upgrade soon – here's what's coming

By David Nield published 4 February 25

Google has promised to support emergency texts over RCS, and it looks like a launch could be imminent.

I used Apple Image Playground to send AI holiday greetings to my whole family and they were very confused

By Lance Ulanoff published 27 December 24

How well does Apple Intelligence Image Playground work for sending holiday messages?

Sharing your Apple Wallet passes is about to get a lot easier in the next iPhone update

By Hamish Hector published 8 December 23

Sharing tickets and passes between Apple Wallets will soon be as easy as sharing contacts with NameDrop.

My inbox was a mess, but iOS 18.2 has revolutionized the Mail app

By John-Anthony Disotto published 24 October 24

The Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.2 make Mail a dream to use.

Google Messages could soon tell you which group chat members have read your messages - and I'm ready to snoop like never before

By Jamie Richards published 25 February 25

Snoop after you send

WhatsApp on iOS just got a big upgrade for sharing photos and videos

By Mark Wilson published 4 December 23

Looking to share photos or videos on WhatsApp without pesky compression? The app just got a big upgrade on iOS to help.

iOS 18.2 is out today: ChatGPT in Siri, Genmoji, and Visual Intelligence are here

By John-Anthony Disotto published 11 December 24

iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 are now available with huge new Apple Intelligence upgrades.

Apple tipped to give us new ‘Confetti’ iCloud feature, but we’re still stuck with a measly 5GB storage

By Alex Blake published 3 February 25

Apple may be about to launch Confetti, a new iCloud feature for managing invitations.

Bitchat is a new private Bluetooth messaging app that doesn’t need the internet – here’s how it works

By Alex Blake published 29 July 25

The Bitchat Mesh private messaging app has been released, and it offers some interesting privacy features.

Apple Intelligence's AI custom emoji creator is going to be even quicker and easier than we expected

By John-Anthony Disotto published 27 September 24

We finally have our first glimpse at how Apple Intelligence's Genmoji feature will work in iOS 18.2.

How to use Genmoji - create your own emojis using Apple Intelligence

By John-Anthony Disotto published 15 November 24

How to use Genmoji in iOS 18.2, one of the best Apple Intelligence features.

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