Although instant messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger dominate the market, many prefer Google Messages to stay in touch with friends and family. In addition to sending and ...

WhatsApp offers many features that traditional SMS or iMessage don't. Besides free-of-cost messaging or calling services without geographical restrictions, all of its functionality is available across ...

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Since Google's push to RCS standards in 2019, Android's Messages app by Google offers great in-house features. After you've opened Google Messages and enabled RCS chats, you'll find typing indicators, ...

WhatsApp’s new in-app message translation feature lets you instantly translate chats without leaving the app. Just long-press a message, tap the three-dot menu, and choose “Translate.” Select your ...

Apple added a new kind of effect in Messages in iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia that let you apply basic styling to selections, like bold or underline, and animate text with effects. These text ...

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Learn how to use stickers in Messages, including the new feature that allows you to place stickers as a reaction to individual messages. Stickers have been a part of the Messages app for a while now.