If Google indeed wants to make it optional, Google Messages users will likely be able to control the messaging behavior by going to Settings > Suggestions. The Smart Reply feature is currently ...

Currently, tapping on a Smart Reply in Google Messages immediately sends the suggestion, but the latest beta reveals a “Tap ...

Text scams are evolving. Learn how to spot red flags, protect your info, and stay safe from text scams targeting you.

The latest iOS 26.3 beta hints at the upgrade, which means no one can read messages sent between devices, not even Apple.

Following new CISA guidance on mobile security, we look at how iPhone users can protect their chat history. Discover the ...

The French and U.K. equivalents to the U.S. government’s cyber defense agency have issued new advice for users. “Deactivate ...

With Android Auto, it’s a traditional scrolling experience where icons can be half on the page and half off. Depending on how ...

Android Auto version 15.9.6551 includes new strings suggesting Google Cast support is in development, potentially allowing media sharing between phones and cars. This feature would align Android Auto ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

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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 ...

Android translation text tools have transformed how we communicate across languages, with built-in features like Google Lens translation enabling instant recognition of text through the camera in over ...