Apple’s iMessage and Meta’s WhatsApp are no longer just chat apps, they are the default social fabric for huge parts of the ...

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Apple Cash just picked up animated, iridescent stickers inside the Messages app so you can hound your friends for that dinner bill while being a little too cute about it.

Polling is a great tool to use in Messages, especially when making decisions about a vacation destination or what to have for dinner. While your iPhone doesn't have a built-in poll feature for ...

One of the most visually striking updates in iOS 26 is the ability to set customizable animated backgrounds for your conversations. Users can choose from a variety of options, including personal ...

The Signal encrypted messaging application is seen on a mobile device in this illustration photo taken in Warsaw, Poland on 26 March, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) I don’t know very much ...

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You can also create polls in regular chats, but it’s more useful in group chats where you wish to interact with members to make the conversation more interesting or want to take everyone’s opinion to ...

To change the iMessage or text message bubble color on your iPhone, download the Fancy Bubble app from the Apple App Store. Open iMessage, select a conversation, and click in the text field. Choose ...

Apple today announced a new post-quantum cryptographic protocol for iMessage called PQ3. Apple says this "groundbreaking" and "state-of-the-art" protocol provides "extensive defenses against even ...

Apple's pseudo-social monopoly in messaging through iMessage purportedly gives iPhone users a better experience. Beeper is trying to bring Android into the fold. Imad is a senior reporter covering ...