Apple expands iCloud encryption as it backs away from controversial CSAM scanning plansNew security features will keep more of your data safe from hackers and law enforcement.By J. Fingas, 12.07.2022
Google Messages starts testing end-to-end encryption for RCS group textsIt couldn't resist taking a dig at Apple's lack of RCS support, though.By K. Holt, 12.02.2022
Apple fixes iOS 16 activation bug affecting iPhone 14 buyersYou'll need to install a day-one patch to fix iMessage and FaceTime.By J. Fingas, 09.16.2022
Google tries to send Apple an RCS message with Drake’s ‘Texts Go Green’“Texts go green, it hits a little different, don’t it?” By I. Bonifacic, 06.19.2022
iOS 16 brings big updates to the lock screenThere will be new widgets for your lock screen, a major revamp to notifications and more. By S. Rutherford, 06.06.2022
Google's 'Switch to Android' app helps iOS users do just thatIt can import contacts, calendar, videos, photos and more.By S. Dent, 04.14.2022
Google's latest Android Messages updates include iOS reactions and YouTube previewsGoogle Message users also get Organized Inbox, YouTube Previews and more.By S. Dent, 03.10.2022
Google Messages begins displaying iMessage reactions as emojiBut only for beta users.By M. Moon, 02.01.2022
Researchers call NSO zero-click iPhone exploit 'incredible and terrifying'Apple has sued the group over the 'nation state' level iMessage attack. By S. Dent, 12.16.2021
Google Messages will display iMessage reactions as emojiIt's a fix to a long-standing annoyance for Android users.By K. Holt, 11.22.2021
17iOS 15 will make FaceTime, Messages and notifications smarterFeatures like Live Text and FaceTime's Screen Share make iPhone apps work better with each other.By C. Low, 06.07.2021
Facebook is reportedly preparing an antitrust lawsuit against AppleThe potential litigation could center around ad tracking and default messaging apps on Apple products.By K. Holt, 01.28.2021
WhatsApp accuses Apple of double standard on data privacy labelsThe Facebook-owned service claims iMessage has an unfair edge.By J. Fingas, 12.09.2020
Google adds emoji reactions to Messages on AndroidThe feature only works with RCS-compatible phones. By I. Bonifacic, 07.22.2020
Messages on the Mac may finally catch up to its iOS counterpartAn overhauled macOS app would share features with its mobile equivalents.By J. Fingas, 05.23.2020
AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon team up to push next-gen RCS textingExpect a new messaging app/service to launch on Android first in 2020.By R. Lawler, 10.24.2019
Apple may bring Siri Shortcuts and Screen Time to macOSIt seems to be pushing macOS and iOS even closer together.By K. Holt, 04.19.2019
Sprint lets you chat with customer service reps through iMessageThe provider has added support for Apple's Business Chat.By K. Holt, 01.16.2019
California considers a texting taxThe surcharge would boost programs that assist low earners.By R. England, 12.13.2018
Dish customers can chat with service reps through iMessageThe company is now providing support through Apple's Business Chat.By M. Locklear, 07.20.2018