If your texts are falling back to SMS, try these steps to ensure that Apple's Messages app is properly functioning. I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) Motorola ...

I've heard your pleas, and have had them myself. For iPhone owners who also use Windows, sending and receiving Messages from your desktop can take some finessing. I'll show you how I got it to work.

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Do you often send text messages to a friend or family member across the pond? Or do you want to message someone who's currently off work and don't want to ping them during their downtime? Maybe you ...

In order to send and receive iMessages to your iPhone, iMessage must be enabled. By doing this, you will associate your phone number with the email address used for your Apple ID or iCloud account.

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 ...

Spruce up your texting with iMessage effects. With Apple’s text message effects, you can make quite an impression. You can make congratulations more bombastic (to rejoice in someone’s finest moments).

Changing fonts can help you to personalize your device and make it look unique. Some fonts make text easier to read and improve the overall reading experience. You can resize the font size, add new ...

Apple added many engagement features to iMessage in iOS 18. These features enhance your messaging experience. You can add text animations, share high-quality images with your friend using Android with ...

Like most parts of your iPhone, you can customize its keyboard to your liking. For instance, you can change the keyboard size or even install multiple languages on it. Similarly, you can also remove ...

If you're an iPhone owner, you might be familiar with this experience. You're having a back-and-forth conversation with your friend over iMessage, when suddenly there's a lull and your blue bubbles ...