Receiving a spam call can be a nuisance on occasion. However, spam and scam calls in general, as well as scam text messages, ...

WhatsApp is one of the most popular communication tools in existence, but even hardcore users might not know about these available features.

Federal authorities and state agencies are warning iPhone users about a fast-spreading text message scam that impersonates ...

Satellite messages can be sent to contacts using iMessage or standard SMS, depending on the recipient’s device and settings. If the recipient is using an Apple device with iMessage enabled, the ...

Texting has evolved over the years to become a better version, like almost every other piece of tech. The core idea is still the same, but now with plenty of features that give you more control over ...

Sick and tired of feeling like a receptacle for others’ negative emotions, a reader is desperate to stem the tide of foul-tempered texts. By Philip Galanes I receive angry texts from friends and ...

Cross-platform encrypted messages between iPhone and Android are coming soon. Cross-platform encrypted messages between iPhone and Android are coming soon. is a senior reporter covering technology, ...

Apple is testing secure messaging between Android and iOS devices with iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and macOS Tahoe 26.4. The updates introduce end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages, a security ...

Most scam texts are easy to spot, but this one feels different. At first glance, the message looks polished and uses official branding that signals credibility. It also includes technical details that ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is warning about a new scam involving fraudulent text messages claiming people owe outstanding traffic fines. According to the court, ...

“If you recently got this text message,” wrote the Guardio team on X, “it’s a sneaky phishing scam designed to hijack your Amazon account.” The link “leads to a high-quality fake Amazon site that ...