Over three billion people have used messaging apps in 2021, making them one of the most popular app types. For most people, mobile messaging consists of two platforms: Facebook and WhatsApp.

Google Messages is testing a new animation in its latest beta (v20250115_03_RC00) that makes sent and received messages expand from a small bubble/pill shape to fill their space in the chat The ...

Nintendo Life launches 'Better eShop', an "improved" alternative to Nintendo's online store The store features content filters, better discoverability, faster load times, and more 'Better eShop ...

Now, here's how to name a group chat on iPhone: To name a group text, open your Messages app. Open the conversation you want to name and tap the contact icons at the top. If you would like to change ...

The messaging divide between iPhone and Android users is finally narrowing. With iOS 18, Apple has integrated Rich Communication Services (RCS) into the Messages app, bringing enhanced features to ...

While agents can't perform specific actions in Copilot Chat yet, Microsoft plans to roll out this feature as a paid preview in February 2025 through Copilot Studio. Microsoft charges for agent ...

Microsoft wants to make Edge match Windows 11's modern look and feel with a major overhaul project, but will it hit prime time?

We’re introducing camera effects, selfie stickers and quicker reactions to make WhatsApp more fun and easier to use. We’re always working on making WhatsApp more fun and easier to use, so we’re ...

it's a great way to discuss movie or TV show spoilers in a group chat without ruining it for everyone. That's because people have to manually tap on the Invisible Ink text to reveal its message.

Neil is a freelance tech journalist with 20 years of experience in IT. He’s the host of the popular Tech Talks Daily Podcast, picking up… Despite an endless list of messaging apps, old-school texting ...