Google Messages has several settings worth checking. PSA: Gemini chats in Messages are not end-to-end encrypted. Also, small changes can make texting cleaner and less distracting. So, when I set up a ...

iOS 27 adds new features across many system apps, like Wallet, Calendar, Music, and Maps. Here’s what’s new for the Messages app in iOS 27. Apple Intelligence enables new ‘one-tap suggestions’ in the ...

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ChatGPT is the world’s most popular AI chatbot — with nearly 800 million weekly active users — and all those users invariably cause problems on the platform ...

Google Messages’ photomoji feature has been failing for many users. The latest beta version of the app seems to fix the issue. The fix should come to the stable version of the app in the near future.

Samsung has shared an “End of Service Announcement” for its Messages app in the US. Set for July 2026, Google Messages is the intended replacement, with Samsung offering a guided transition. This has ...

Google Messages beta (v20260306) is introducing the ability to copy specific parts of a message. Users can now long-press and drag to select text instead of being forced to copy the entire message.

In August of 2024, Google Messages started testing a circular redesign of read receipts. This has been slowly rolling out since then, and there now looks to be wide availability for beta users.

A dangerous cybercrime tool has surfaced in underground forums, making it far easier for attackers to spread malware. Instead of relying on hidden downloads, this ...

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The Messages app has the Liquid Glass redesign that's been introduced throughout iOS 26, but Apple also added several long-desired features that make for a better experience in both one-to-one and ...