Messages that claim you're due a tax refund are scams. The scammers want your bank account or Social Security number. Don't respond to the message. Instead, report it and then delete it. Most of us ...

UPDATE (February 18, 2026): Google is working to fix one of the main annoyances of Google Messages. Read more about it at the end of the article. Summary: Google Messages is a messaging service from ...

Apple’s Messages app got a bunch of new features in iOS 26, including a ‘Screen Unknown Senders’ option meant to eliminate spam texts. My initial experience with the feature wasn’t great, but tweaking ...

Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google ...

Google Messages Screen Effects add a fun touch to everyday chats, but you might not have encountered this cool feature. It’s not well-known, and the animations don’t have to be specifically selected ...

Before replying to a cute Valentine's message, make sure it isn't a scammer trying to steal your cash. I review privacy tools like hardware security keys, password managers, private messaging apps, ...