WhatsApp is adding reaction emoji and better misinformation controlsGroup admins can delete false or otherwise troublesome messages.By J. Fingas, 04.14.2022
Microsoft fixed a Teams bug that prevented 911 calls on AndroidGoogle has its own solution in the pipeline.By J. Fingas, 12.11.2021
Microsoft Teams is getting CarPlay support for callsYou'll soon be able to hand off calls between your phone and computer.By K. Holt, 12.01.2020
AT&T customers can use Alexa devices to make phone callsYou'll need to link your phone number to your Alexa account.By C. Fisher, 09.09.2020
T-Mobile outage finally ends after more than twelve hours (updated)T-Mobile confirmed a 'widespread routing issue' caused problems Monday.By K. Holt, 06.15.2020
Brave's browser now includes a privacy-focused video calling appIt offers unlimited calls for unlimited participants.By R. England, 05.27.2020
Fossil's latest Wear OS watches now make calls using iPhonesThey're some of the first Google-powered watches that can manage the feat.By J. Fingas, 10.19.2019
Windows 10 preview brings Android phone calls to your PCYou don't need a Samsung phone, either.By J. Fingas, 10.08.2019
Google Assistant on Pixel 4 may handle calls while you're on holdYou won't have to pay attention until a human answers.By J. Fingas, 09.08.2019
AT&T will automatically block fraud calls for new customersExisting subscribers will have to wait.By J. Fingas, 07.09.2019
Updated Mormon rules let missionaries call or text their families weeklyTech was previously an option just two days each year.By J. Fingas, 02.15.2019
Google's redesigned Voice app is better at juggling your callsIt's on iOS now, but coming to Android soon. By S. Dent, 08.14.2018
iOS 12 uses third-party apps to report spam calls and messagesTackle robocalls through your preferred apps.By J. Fingas, 06.09.2018
Google Voice opens up testing for data-only VoIP callsYou wouldn't have to funnel calls to a conventional phone number.By J. Fingas, 04.04.2018
Amazon brings Alexa calls and messaging to tabletsYou don't need an Echo to talk to fellow Alexa users.By J. Fingas, 03.12.2018
Google brings voice calling to Home speakers in the UKYou don't need your phone either.By N. Summers, 03.06.2018
Echo alerts you to voice or text messages with a yellow lightThe updated notifications make it easier to tell calls from messages. By S. Dent, 06.20.2017
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
Signal's encrypted video calling is now available to allThere’s another secure option when voice or chat won’t do. By S. Dent, 03.14.2017