iMessage
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iMessage is Apple’s instant messaging service, available on iOS and Mac. Think of it a bit like WhatsApp, but exclusively for Apple devices. You can use it with a cell number or with an Apple ID.
How to create a Memoji on a Mac
Want to add style and personality to your iPhone’s stockpile of emojis? Here’s how to make and use your very own Memojis.
I used the worst app of 2023
Nothing Chats let you send iMessages from an Android phone, but it turned out to be a privacy nightmare. I tried it before it was removed from the Play Store.
Why RCS for the iPhone is Apple’s biggest announcement of 2023
RCS is coming to the iPhone next year. It's unexpected, exciting, and perhaps the most important thing Apple's done in 2023.
Nothing’s iMessage for Android app is unbelievably bad
Earlier this week, Nothing Chats launched as a new app to get iMessage on an Android phone. As it turns out, it's a bit of a hot mess.
It’s finally happening — your iPhone is getting RCS in 2024
Folks, it's actually happening. Starting in 2024, your iPhone will finally get RCS support to make texting with Android phones better than ever.
One of our favorite Android phones just got its own iMessage app
The Nothing Phone 2 is one of 2023's better Android phones — and now it has its very own iMessage app. Here's how it works.
I love Apple, but it’s totally wrong about iMessage and RCS
I love Apple and I love my iPhone. But when it comes to iMessage and RCS, Apple is totally in the wrong. Here's why.
How to send a text message from a computer
Texting is a vital part of everyday life. But what if you don't have your phone? Here's how to send a text message from a computer, whether it's a Mac or a PC.
How to create your own iMessage stickers in iOS 17
iOS 17 is packed with new features — including the ability to create custom stickers in iMessage. Here's how to start making your own stickers right now!
iOS 17’s coolest new feature is horrible news for Android users
Forget the argument about blue bubbles versus green bubbles. iOS 17 is adding another new feature that's bad news for Android users.
iMessage was down today, but it’s now back to normal
iMessage and a few other Apple apps were down today. Thankfully, everything is now back to normal.
Sunbird looks like the iMessage for Android app you’ve been waiting for
A new app called Sunbird promises to bring iMessage to your Android phone in a free, simple way. And you can join the beta right now.
This sketchy iMessage rumor is the worst thing I’ve seen all year
A new rumor about iMessage hints at a possible redesign. It looks ... not great. Actually, it looks pretty terrible.
How to filter unknown senders in text messages on iOS 16
With iOS 16, you can use Filter Unknown Senders to separate those pesky spam texts away from texts sent by people you know. Here's how to use that feature.
Sorry, Google — Apple is right to keep ignoring RCS for the iPhone
Apple continues to ignore RCS on iPhones despite all the very good reasons to adopt it. The company may have a point.
As a loyal iMessage user, I’m sick and tired of Apple’s resistance to RCS
I’ve been a fan of iMessage since it came along in 2011, but it's time for Apple to work toward true cross-platform messaging.
It’s not just you — Google’s also fed up with Apple not using RCS
Google is stepping up its campaign to drive support for the universal RCS text messaging standard by increasing the pressure on the biggest holdout: Apple.
Latest iOS 16 beta addresses rising safety concerns for message editing
Apple has just released the fourth developer beta of iOS 16, with some significant changes to curb potential abuse of its new message editing features.
Editing iMessages on iOS 16 looks like a nightmare when chatting with old iPhones
The second developer beta for iOS 16 is here, and it comes with an odd workaround for sending edited iMessages to old iPhones.
How to remove Apple iMessage
If you want to move away from an Apple device or just want to try another app, you can disable iMessage. Here are some easy steps to follow to remove iMessage.
iOS 16 is the perfect time for Apple’s Messages to add RCS
With iOS 16 on the horizon, it's just about time for Apple and Google to make up and finally improve the messaging situation between iOS and Android users.
Google adds more iMessage features to Android’s Messages app
Google's new Messages app update tries to bridge the gap between Android and iPhones with reactions and high-res media sharing.
Google’s Messages app will soon work better with iMessage
Google Messages will finally work better at displaying the emoji reactions of Apple iMessage users.
