Although instant messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger dominate the market, many prefer Google Messages to stay in touch with friends and family. In addition to sending and ...

Apple’s Messages app, a staple on every iPhone and iPad, is a testament to this evolution. It offers a multitude of features that go beyond sending texts, allowing users to send photos, videos, and ...

WhatsApp’s new in-app message translation feature lets you instantly translate chats without leaving the app. Just long-press a message, tap the three-dot menu, and choose “Translate.” Select your ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...

Since Google's push to RCS standards in 2019, Android's Messages app by Google offers great in-house features. After you've opened Google Messages and enabled RCS chats, you'll find typing indicators, ...

I've heard your pleas, and have had them myself. For iPhone owners who also use Windows, sending and receiving Messages from your desktop can take some finessing. I'll show you how I got it to work.

Apple added a new kind of effect in Messages in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia that let you apply basic styling to selections, like bold or underline, and animate text with effects. These text ...

Learn how to use stickers in Messages, including the new feature that allows you to place stickers as a reaction to individual messages. Stickers have been a part of the Messages app for a while now.

To turn on WhatsApp voice message transcripts, go to Settings > Chats > toggle on Voice Message Transcripts > choose your language. To use, tap and hold a voice message, then select “Transcribe.” ...