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The iPhone Will Finally Support RCS Messages from Android Phones

Apple says that RCS functionality will arrive "later next year."

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You Should Be Using Stickers on Your iPhone

Stickers are finally worth your time in iOS 17.

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The Fastest Way to Share Photos in iMessage

A shortcut for iOS 17's new Messages layout.

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iMessage Not Working? 8 Fixes to Try on iPhone or Mac

Let's get you chatting again.

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Apple Threatens to Shut Down iMessage and FaceTime in the UK

The company is taking a stance against a proposed law.

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Android
Why Texting on Android Is So Bad

Messaging on Android is an awful experience, and Google can't do anything to fix it.

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Google Is Pressuring Apple to Fix Android-iPhone Texting (But It's Complicated)

Google wants Apple to "get the message," but it's not that simple.

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Here's Why Your iPhone May Have Deactivated iMessage

The iPhone's eSIM is causing big problems for some users.

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Google Fixes iMessage Reactions on Android, Now It's Apple's Turn

Finally, iPhone text reactions aren't awful on Android.

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Google's Not Happy About Green Text Messages

The battle between iMessage and SMS has Google feeling a little upset.

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Google Finally Has a Solution For iMessage Reactions on Android

Sick of seeing those iMessage reactions on your Android phone? Google is working on a fix.

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How to Convince Your Friends to Switch Messaging Apps

Are your friends using a messaging app you don't like? Here are some tips for convincing them to switch.

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iPhone & iPad
Apple's iMessage Is Secure ... Unless You Have iCloud Enabled

Apple's iMessage isn't as private as you might think. There's a big hole in Apple's end-to-end encryption scheme, and it's called iCloud.

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iPhone & iPad
Why SMS Text Messages Aren't Private or Secure

You may not want Facebook seeing every message you send, but standard SMS text messages aren't any better. In fact, they're even worse.

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Android Will Soon Have an iMessage Equivalent with End-to-End Encryption

Tired of garbage quality when texting photos and videos to your friends? Google's RCS service is now available globally! Of course, your friends will need an Android device too.

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How to Create an iMessage Profile on iPhone and iPad

Did you know that you can create an iMessage profile with a different name and photo from your Apple ID? Here's how to set it up!

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iPhone & iPad
How to Use Memoji Stickers on iPhone and iPad

Instead of sending the same old emoji, express yourself with your own customized Memoji sticker!

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iPhone & iPad
How to Disable iMessage Mention Notifications on iPhone and iPad

Muting an iMessage group conversation isn't enough as you'll still get notifications when someone mentions you. Here's how you can silence the mention notifications once and for all.

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Features
The 6 Best Group Chat Apps for Teams, Coworkers, or Friends

Forget SMS. There are dozens of group chat apps that support real-time messaging, file sharing, and even desktop use. You just have to find the one that's right for your group.

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Mac
How to Turn Off iMessages on Mac

If you have a Mac, you have access to iMessages and iPhone SMS messages through the Messages app. It's possible to disable this link if you'd prefer. Here's how.

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