This is exactly where private messaging apps come to the rescue. These programs are designed to reduce how much of your communication exists beyond your device. They do this by encrypting messages end ...

Despite ongoing security warnings, millions of users continue using modified messaging apps. This article explores the real ...

The Messages app now has new folders with automatic filtering. When opening the app, you’ll see the new Filter button in the top-right corner. Among the default folders is one for Unknown Senders, and ...

My inbox finally stopped being a graveyard of unfinished conversations ...

With iOS 26 and other fall software updates, Apple will expand tools for parents to manage kids’ communication and app use. New features include letting parents approve who kids can text, control app ...

It turns out Google Messages supports text formatting, but currently, only the integrated Gemini chatbot can use it to format its own replies. The hidden feature uses Markdown syntax, as seen when the ...

Republished on May 20 with comments on new messaging deal in U.S. and news of WhatsApp’s largest ever marketing campaign as messaging battle heats up. It was all going so well — to an extent.