This is critical because U.S. federal agencies repeatedly warn that texting without the protection of end-to-end encryption ...

Apple may soon push an update to iMessage that allows for end-to-end encryption (E2EE) through RCS messages with Android.

Encrypted text messages may finally reach iPhone users with iOS 26. Code in the beta version of iOS 26 reveals strings for RCS encryption. With encryption, texts between iOS and Android will be more ...

Google Messages is testing a long-awaited trash folder feature, enabling users to easily recover accidentally deleted texts. This significant update, found in the latest beta, will eliminate the ...

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 ...

Switching from iPhone to Android usually means losing access to Apple’s exclusive features. Despite this, I've found a way to enjoy iMessage (one of the best parts of the Apple ecosystem) without ...

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