SMS Backup and Restore is still one of the best for backing up Android text messages—and in this guide, I'll also walk you ...

Edit History is about to make a comeback ...

Google Messages is bringing back the ability to view edit history for RCS chats. See how the restored feature works in this APK teardown.

A few years ago, we could only send plain text messages with 160 characters. There was no option to include any media or attachments, which kept the messages close to 140 bytes. But the Messages app ...

If you're using one of the most common apps to manage text chats on an Android phone, you'll see a small blue dot appear next to certain conversations. In other cases, a different symbol, such as a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Dec. 3 with advice on other encrypted messaging platforms ...

Google is also working on letting you edit Smart Replies before sending them.

With the arrival of Rich Communication Services (RCS) on iPhone last year, the experience of texting from iOS to Android improved dramatically. As Apple says on its website, RCS supports delivery ...

Wear OS smartwatches could soon support message reactions and a Mark as read button in Google Messages, making quick replies ...