Apple finally lets businesses customize their listings in MapsThe info will also appear in Messages, Siri and Wallet.By J. Fingas, 01.11.2023
Google Messages updates bring iOS reactions and YouTube embedsThe tech giant has detailed the new and upcoming features for its Messages app.By M. Moon, 10.20.2022
Apple adds Undo Send and new dictation tools to Messages in iOS 16You'll have a 15 minute window to edit or recall a sent message.By K. Bell, 06.06.2022
End-to-end encryption is coming to Google Messages group textsThe expanded feature will arrive as an open beta later this year.By K. Holt, 05.11.2022
Google Messages begins displaying iMessage reactions as emojiBut only for beta users.By M. Moon, 02.01.2022
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
WhatsApp's disappearing messages come to iOSMedia you share can only be viewed a single time before vanishing. By S. Dent, 07.12.2021
Apple Messages is getting a host of new sharing features'Shared with you' makes it easier to share photos, articles and music with your friends.By K. Bell, 06.07.2021
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
WhatsApp sues Indian government over law making private messages 'traceable'It said the move "would break end-to-end encryption and lead to real abuse."By S. Dent, 05.26.2021
One of Google Voice's best features is going awayIt will soon stop forwarding your text messages to other numbers. By S. Dent, 03.10.2021
Google is working on end-to-end encryption for its Messaging appThe company also says RCS is finally available globally. By N. Ingraham, 11.19.2020
Facebook limits forwarding on Messenger to fight misinformationMessages can only be forwarded to five people or groups at a time.By C. Fisher, 09.03.2020
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
WhatsApp makes it easier to fact-check forwarded messagesThis should help you spot your friends’ bogus forwards.By C. Fisher, 08.04.2020
Google adds emoji reactions to Messages on AndroidThe feature only works with RCS-compatible phones. By I. Bonifacic, 07.22.2020
Apple's revamped Messages focuses on groupsIt’s adding mentions, inline replies and more.By C. Fisher, 06.22.2020
Google is working on end-to-end encryption for RCS texts in MessagesYour next-gen texting may finally be secure.By J. Fingas, 05.23.2020
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
China reportedly spread COVID-19 misinformationUS intelligence officials claim operatives borrowed tactics used by Russia-backed trolls.By C. Fisher, 04.22.2020