It's a question we've been asking for ages: Why isn't iMessage on Android? Of course, we know the answer. Clearly, Apple enjoys using the social pressure of blue bubbles to convince more people to buy ...

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

WhatsApp or iMessage? Learn which messaging app offers better customization, cross-platform access, and privacy.

When enabled, the opt-in Contact Key Verification gives automatic alerts if the iMessage key distribution services return device keys that have not been verified (e.g. if an unrecognized device has ...

The messaging experience is one of the main points of contention in the iOS/Android conflicts, which are as old as their parent companies. iPhone-to-Android texting is not very seamless, especially ...

The iMessage app drawer has a refreshed design in iOS 17, but reorganizing it can be confusing at first glance. Here is how to change the order of your apps in Messages. "With just a tap of this new ...

The FBI and CISA [Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency] are warning iPhone users of iMessage vulnerabilities, ...

To use iMessage on an Android, you'll need to download the AirMessage app and link it to your Mac. When you send a message from your Android, AirMessage will run it through the Mac first. iMessages ...

A group of app developers are working on ways to bridge the blue/green divide. NEW YORK -- If you send a text from an iPhone to another iPhone, most of the time that text is blue. If you send a text ...

When you want to back up your iMessage chats, iCloud is a severely limited option. It’s good for syncing your chats across devices, and to avoid sudden data loss, but that’s about it. Anyone who has ...

If iMessage or FaceTime is stuck on the "Waiting for activation" screen, try resetting both apps. You can also try restarting your phone, refreshing your connection, or resetting your Apple ID. Other ...