This is exactly where private messaging apps come to the rescue. These programs are designed to reduce how much of your communication exists beyond your device. They do this by encrypting messages end ...

Despite ongoing security warnings, millions of users continue using modified messaging apps. This article explores the real ...

This week, we talk about recent developments with messaging apps Telegram and Signal, and discuss the future of encrypted messaging, surveillance capitalism, and nonprofit business models in tech.

Effective communication and seamless collaboration are pivotal in delivering quality care. In the fast-paced world of healthcare, where timely decisions can make all the difference, adopting a secure ...

Google is opening up a new “Communications” category of apps for cars with Google built-in. This “Communications” category will consist of approved messaging and VoIP apps. Google already allows ...

In the age of instant gratification, businesses are under more pressure than ever to meet customers where they are—and that's increasingly inside social and messaging apps. Whether it's Instagram DMs, ...

Rich Communication Services (RCS) was introduced as a successor to traditional SMS (Short Message Service) and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), promising a modern, feature-rich messaging experience ...

Apple spent years ignoring RCS, allowing iPhones to offer a degraded messaging experience with Android users. This made Android folks unwelcome in many a group chat, but Apple finally started ...

Anu is a Features author at Android Police. You'll find her writing in-depth pieces about automation tools, productivity apps, and explainers. Before joining AP, she used to write for prominent tech ...

Think of the last time you received an appointment reminder, a delivery update or a two-factor authentication code. Chances are, it arrived via SMS. But it wasn’t just any SMS—it was ...