Google Messages is the default messaging app on most Android phones. However, the default messaging app can vary depending on the manufacturer and the region. Messages uses cellular data to send and ...

Blue dots and chat icons in Android's messaging apps aren't random. Learn what they mean and how they change the way your ...

Many people are going beyond the instant messaging app bundled on your smartphone and installing custom solutions. One of the advantages of Android is the sheer amount of instant messaging apps that ...

Other than snapping selfies and mindlessly scrolling on social media, one thing you mainly do on your phone is texting. It is, after all, among the easiest ways to communicate, especially when you're ...

Blue text bubbles on Android are from Google's Custom Bubbles feature, which let users change the color of message bubbles in ...

Had I known earlier, I would’ve thought twice before relying on the app. Here are six hidden sides of Google Messages I wish ...

Messaging is still one of the best ways to communicate with your friends and family. To send an SMS, all you need is a SIM card with an active messaging plan installed on your smartphone. But what if ...

As the threat of international cyberattacks grow, the FBI is warning of a danger that most people are probably not aware exists: texting between different brands of cell phones. Specifically, while ...

Google Messages now lets you delete a sent text message. A deleted message disappears for the other person immediately. The feature is available now for almost all Android users. Get more in-depth ...

The FBI is warning phone users to encrypt their text messages, especially if you send messages between Apple and Android users. The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ...

With the launch of Android 15 earlier this week, Google officially brought satellite messaging support to the operating system. However, the feature is not active, and there are still many questions ...