DHS begins criminal investigation over deleted Secret Service texts from January 6thThe Secret Service might have broken the law by deleting texts.By J. Fingas, 07.22.2022
FCC proposes text support for the National Suicide Prevention LifelineThe expansion could make crucial help more accessible.By J. Fingas, 10.27.2021
Major SMS routing company says it was the victim of a five-year hack (updated)US carriers were likely affected, but it's not clear how.By J. Fingas, 10.06.2021
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
Google adds emoji reactions to Messages on AndroidThe feature only works with RCS-compatible phones. By I. Bonifacic, 07.22.2020
FCC makes 988 the 3-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention LifelineIt will take two years and won’t include text-based counseling.By C. Fisher, 07.16.2020
Google Messages may send iMessage-style 'liked a photo' reaction textsIf you don't have Google Messages, you may receive text translations of reactions.By C. Fisher, 03.06.2020
RCS messaging comes to Windows 10's Your Phone appStarting with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20. By I. Bonifacic, 02.17.2020
RCS messaging is now available to all Android users in the USYou still need to use Android Messages, though.By J. Fingas, 12.15.2019
Google adds spam detection and verified business SMS to MessagesSo you know that appointment confirmation isn’t spam.By C. Fisher, 12.12.2019
Google rolls out next-gen RCS texting to Android users in the USSo long as you use Android Messages, that is.By J. Fingas, 11.14.2019
Trick allows RCS messaging on virtually any Android phoneYou don't have to wait for Google or your carrier -- at least, for now.By J. Fingas, 10.27.2019
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
Google takes control of bringing next-gen texting to AndroidYou might not have to wait for your carrier.By J. Fingas, 06.17.2019
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
FBI investigates fake texts sent to House RepublicansThe faker posed as VP Pence's press secretary.By J. Fingas, 01.05.2019
Android's stock texting app now includes anti-spam safeguardsThe Messages upgrade is rolling out to some users.By J. Fingas, 12.29.2018
FCC will allow carriers to block spam text messagesThere are concerns the ruling will enable censorship, however.By J. Fingas, 12.12.2018
Google’s messaging app strategy is still a messWill the company ever get it right?By N. Summers, 12.06.2018
Google and Samsung partner to take next-gen texting mainstreamRCS messaging is coming to Galaxy S8 and newer handsets.By T. Seppala, 09.12.2018