When deciding on a messaging app, two names often dominate the conversation: iMessage and WhatsApp. Both platforms offer a range of powerful features, but their differences cater to distinct user ...

Following AI Summaries last month, Google is rolling out the Notification Organizer to Pixel with Android 16 QPR2. Once available on your Android 16 QPR2 device, go to the Settings app > Notifications ...

Singapore has ordered Apple to block or filter messages on iMessage that impersonate government agencies, requiring the company to implement new anti-spoofing protections by December as part of ...

The market for third-party iMessage apps has largely dried up, but Apple seems keen to keep it going. Over the weekend, the company debuted a new iMessage sticker pack for its Arcade title Sneaky ...

Following the Pixel Feature Drop on Tuesday, we’re now beginning to see Notification Summaries go live. If rolled out to your phone, go to the Settings app > Notifications for “Notification summaries” ...

You can change notification sounds for emails and calendar events directly within the new Outlook app for Windows. In classic Outlook, you can choose whether to play a sound when a new email arrives.

Since the release of iOS 26 in September, iPhone users have experienced myriad issues. Whether it was the Calendar bug which made it difficult to search for specific keywords or the fact that some ...

iPhone users on iOS 26, iMessage activation may be blocked by an inactive SIM — here's how to fix it. Some users are finding that they can't activate iMessage with their phone number. This results in ...

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First, take a breath. That pop up that says another iPhone now has access to your iMessage and FaceTime can feel like a break in. In reality, the most common cause is surprisingly boring. You probably ...

Apple’s iOS 26 public beta introduces an exciting new feature: the ability to customize iMessage chat backgrounds. This update transforms the messaging experience by allowing users to personalize ...