Google has set out three tentpoles for Gemini: personal, proactive, and powerful. The company made big strides on the ...

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Messages can now only be sent as standard SMS or MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), which require airtime or SMS bundles.

Don't get me started on how frequently I have to re-verify my account in the web app... Google’s only native messaging app is built for mobile Android devices. The company has given a lot of love and ...

Rahul Naskar has years of experience writing news and features related to Android, phones, and apps. Outside the tech world, he follows global events and developments shaping the world of geopolitics.

Google Messages is testing a long-awaited trash folder feature, enabling users to easily recover accidentally deleted texts. This significant update, found in the latest beta, will eliminate the ...

Google Messages has begun restoring edit history for RCS chats after removing it in July 2025, with the feature expected to roll out in beta soon.

Mark has almost a decade of experience reporting on mobile technology, working previously with Digital Trends. Taking a less-than-direct route to technology writing, Mark began his Android journey ...

The ability to unsend a dangerous typo in messaging apps, or even in emails, is a godsend. Services like WhatsApp, iMessage, and Messenger have offered it for years. But it wasn't until 2025 that ...

The Google Messages app now lets users send texts to themselves via RCS. The app previously restricted users to SMS when texting themselves. This means you can now send long text messages, ...

Apple spent years ignoring RCS, allowing iPhones to offer a degraded messaging experience with Android users. This made Android folks unwelcome in many a group chat, but Apple finally started ...