The protocol treats every message as the same 160-character block of text. For example, you receive two different messages saying, “Get FREE data!

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Google Messages now lets you delete a sent text message. A deleted message disappears for the other person immediately. The feature is available now for almost all Android users. Get more in-depth ...

Seeing the "Don't cover the earphone area" warning on Android too often? Here’s how to fix it and prevent it from interrupting your phone use.

On Android, blue dots or chat icons show that RCS is enabled, giving you advanced texting features missing from traditional ...

If you’ve got an Android phone, the simplest way to block a number is straight from the Phone or Messages app. Tap the number, select “Block,” and that’s it. For more control, go to: Phone app > ...

Texting has evolved over the years to become a better version, like almost every other piece of tech. The core idea is still the same, but now with plenty of features that give you more control over ...

Google Messages for Android has now rolled out Sensitive Content Warnings that blur nude images. In the Messages app, this safety feature detects and blurs images that contain nudity. You need to be ...

Android users who rely on Google Messages will finally get one of iMessage's most beloved features, but it may not work ...