John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...

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While internet-based messaging apps dominate today’s communication landscape, traditional SMS texting still plays an important role—especially in situations with limited connectivity or for receiving ...

Google Messages is the go-to texting service for Android users. Google is in the process of rolling out two new Messages features: an Unsubscribe button to block spam, and a visually refined landscape ...

One of the lesser-appreciated features of Google's Android mobile operating system is the ability to switch your default apps without fuss. Your default web browser ...

Texting between iPhones and Android devices can be miserable. A new iOS setting stands to make it less painful.

The big tech news last month was the FBI’s alert to iPhone and Android users to stop texting after Chinese hackers attacked U.S. networks. Sending SMS messages is a blanket no—it’s woefully insecure.