As a loyal iMessage user, I’m sick and tired of Apple’s resistance to RCS
I’ve been a fan of iMessage since it came along in 2011, but it's time for Apple to work toward true cross-platform messaging.
It’s not just you — Google’s also fed up with Apple not using RCS
Google is stepping up its campaign to drive support for the universal RCS text messaging standard by increasing the pressure on the biggest holdout: Apple.
iOS 16 is the perfect time for Apple’s Messages to add RCS
With iOS 16 on the horizon, it's just about time for Apple and Google to make up and finally improve the messaging situation between iOS and Android users.
Latest iOS 16 beta addresses rising safety concerns for message editing
Apple has just released the fourth developer beta of iOS 16, with some significant changes to curb potential abuse of its new message editing features.
Editing iMessages on iOS 16 looks like a nightmare when chatting with old iPhones
The second developer beta for iOS 16 is here, and it comes with an odd workaround for sending edited iMessages to old iPhones.
How to remove Apple iMessage
If you want to move away from an Apple device or just want to try another app, you can disable iMessage. Here are some easy steps to follow to remove iMessage.
The best iMessage games for 2022
You may use it mostly for sending text messages for free, but you can also play games via iMessage. Here's our pick of the best iMessage games available now.
Own an iPhone 7? Try these 15 iMessage apps, sticker packs, games for iOS 10
Apple's iOS 10 is here, and that means you can download all the iMessage apps, stickers, and games that you want. Here are our top 15.
Challenge your friends to come up with the perfect response GIF with this new iMessage game
Zynga's latest iMessage game combines Cards Against Humanity-style gameplay with the power of GIFs to spice up your group chats.
Google adds more iMessage features to Android’s Messages app
Google's new Messages app update tries to bridge the gap between Android and iPhones with reactions and high-res media sharing.
How to use Apple’s iMessage on iOS 14
Apple's iMessage was completely overhauled in iOS 10. Four releases later, it's bigger than ever. Our guide will help you navigate those wide iMessage waters.
Google’s Messages app will soon work better with iMessage
Google Messages will finally work better at displaying the emoji reactions of Apple iMessage users.
Google blasts Apple over bullying, peer pressure tactics keeping users on iMessage
Google has accused Apple of weaponizing social pressure to market iMessage to keep users locked into its ecosystem. There's some history to the whole saga.
Who will rule the post-texting world? In search of the ultimate messaging app
We roundup the best messaging apps and chat clients for mobile and desktop in a face off to determine the king of chat. Will it be Skype, WhatsApp, BBM, or someone else?
Microsoft CEO would ‘welcome’ iMessage on Windows
In a recent video interview, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella listed iMessage as one example of Apple features that his company would invite onto Windows.
Half-hour outage affects Apple App Store, iMessage, iCloud Drive, and more
Apple's App Store and some of its iCloud services experienced a half-hour outage. By midafternoon, it had been resolved.
How to turn off iMessage on a Mac
Apple’s multi-device ecosystem includes ways to send messages. But what if it's too distracting on a Mac?Here's how to quiet notifications and disable it.
Google wants an iMessage Android alternative. RCS won’t help it do that
Google is having another go at building an iMessage alternative for Android with RCS. But its plans have way too many moving parts and already begun to show cracks. Instead, it likely has a better chance of succeeding by merging a simple instant messaging service inside its existing SMS app.
How to use Apple’s Business Chat on your iPhone or iPad in iOS 11.3
With the introduction of iOS 11.3, we saw a ton of new features make their way to the iPhone and iPad. One of the most exciting features is Business Chat, which lets you use the Messages app to talk to businesses, instead of waiting on hold for customer service. Here's how to use it.
Is Google working on an iMessage competitor?
Google has tried several times to compete with iMessage, but has fallen short. However, a new version of Android Messages may do the trick.
Meet Apple’s Animoji, custom-animated 3D messages for iOS 11
With Animoji for iMessage on iOS 11, facial recognition will allow you to control emojis using your own facial expressions.
Apple explains why iMessage is unlikely to ever land on Android
There was talk last week that iMessage was about to land for Android users, but it wasn't to be. And now an Apple executive has explained why its messaging software is unlikely to ever land on Google's mobile operating system.
Share Spotify tracks with your friends via the new iMessage app
Thanks to Spotify's new iMessage app, you can easily text your favorite beats to your favorite people with just a few taps of the finger
Apple Business Chat offers you a new way to talk to your customers
Apple's new Business Chat is described as a "powerful new way for businesses to connect with customers directly in Messages."
Apple's iMessage is getting even safer than it already was — here's how
With the release of its latest mobile operating system, iOS 11, Apple is poised to make iMessage even safer than it already was.
Soon, you’ll be able to complain to businesses directly on iMessage
Apple is about to launch a new feature for iMessage. "Business Chat" will act as a kind of customer service tool, Apple said.
'Who's In' is Microsoft's new group-planning app for iMessage
Microsoft has released an iMessage app designed to make it easier for you and your friends to figure out what to do and when to do it.
Apple patents app that lets you create cartoonish avatar in the style of Bitmoji
Apple could start developing an avatar creation app that would allow you to make an animated version of yourself to use across its software.
Apple may be further along with iMessage for Android than previously thought
It seems as though the rumors that Apple is developing an iMessage for Android aren't dead yet. In fact, the company may have even made mockups.
How to turn off the ‘Seen’ function in Facebook Messenger, iMessage, and more
Wondering how to stop those pesky "seen" notifications? Our guide will show you how to disable read receipts in iMessage, Facebook Messenger, and elsewhere.
Messaging Showdown: WhatsApp vs. iMessage vs. Facebook Messenger vs. Allo
Apple's overhauled iMessage is finally here, as is Google's latest messaging app, Allo. But how do they pair compare with Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp?
Apple appears to be storing a log of the numbers you enter into iMessages
Apple stores logs of phone numbers entered into iOS's Messages app. That's according to law enforcement documents obtained by The Intercept.
Tumblr’s new iMessage app lets you create and share your own GIFs
The new Tumblr iMessage app is a GIF lover's dream. If you enjoy sharing GIFs (and want to create your own), you can now do so using just your iPhone.
Tinder ditches dating for squad interactions on new iMessage app
Tinder is launching a new app for iMessage that's less about dating and more about group decision-making using visual polls made up of images.