Snapchat adds bitmoji reactions and threaded replies to chatsOther new features include emoji-driven polls in stories and snaps.By K. Holt, 01.12.2022
Apple's creepy new show 'Calls' is a star-filled visual podcastWill watching phone calls make for compelling TV?By D. Hardawar, 03.03.2021
Research shows answering one robocall doesn't lead to moreOne study used 66,000 fake phone lines to debunk robocall myths.By C. Fisher, 08.18.2020
Signal lets you see more info before you accept a message from a strangerYou can see a sender's profile before you accept their message or call.By C. Fisher, 08.13.2020
FCC wants to fine one man almost $13 million for making 6,000 robocallsHe harrased people in six states.By I. Bonifacic, 01.30.2020
Congress approves the TRACED Act to fight robocallsThe legislation could help find and prosecute robocallers.By C. Fisher, 12.19.2019
Google Voice users can start calls and send messages with SiriBut it oddly still doesn't work with Google Assistant.By K. Holt, 10.17.2019
Windows 10 preview brings Android phone calls to your PCYou don't need a Samsung phone, either.By J. Fingas, 10.08.2019
FCC proposal would limit robocalls to reassigned phone numbersAnother effort would explicitly allow carriers to block likely spam texts.By J. Fingas, 11.20.2018
iOS 12 uses third-party apps to report spam calls and messagesTackle robocalls through your preferred apps.By J. Fingas, 06.09.2018
Amazon allows Echo call-blocking a month after it should havePrivacy comes in second again. By S. Dent, 06.13.2017
FCC axes plan to allow phone calls on flightsThe agency's Chairman just wants some mid-air peace and quiet.By J. Fingas, 04.10.2017
Volvo's high-end cars will come with Skype built inThe automaker is keen to integrate Cortana too.By N. Summers, 12.29.2016
BT is raising prices for (almost) everyone in JulyThe hikes are far higher than inflation, and come earlier than expected.By M. Brian, 04.29.2016
Skype for Web lets you make calls to mobile phones and landlinesThe web version of the app gets a host of new features. By B. Steele, 03.14.2016
Skype for Android lets you schedule calls, open Office filesThe video, voice and chat app gets two more handy tools. By B. Steele, 01.20.2016
Skype makes it easy to start work calls in SlackStart voice and video calls inside the popular office chat room app. By B. Steele, 01.14.2016