Last month, I advised users to stop using Facebook Messenger and switch to its stablemate WhatsApp. The reason is simple—security. This led to people asking me about Apple iMessage and SMS—including ...

Daniel writes guides on how to use the internet, explainers on how modern technology works, and the occasional smartwatch or e-reader review. He especially likes deep diving into niche topics that ...

SMS stands for "Short Message Service" and refers to standard text messages on cellular devices. SMS text messages are more simplistic than MMS texts, which support multimedia content. When and if ...

With iOS 16, available now, Apple has made some major updates to the Messages app, introducing features that many people have been wanting for years. This guide highlights everything that's new with ...

Short Message Service (SMS) has been a staple of text messaging since the flip phone, but it may be time to let it evolve. SMS was created in 1992, back when cellphones could be mistaken for bricks.