Texting on Android at its absolute best ...

These days, sending a text message is the preferred mode of communication by most people. Not only is it the more discreet and polite option — it gives the recipient complete control over when to ...

Short Message Service (SMS) has been a staple of text messaging since the flip phone, but it may be time to let it evolve. SMS was created in 1992, back when cellphones could be mistaken for bricks.

Google Messages has emerged as the de facto text messaging application for the Android operating system. Google Messages features support for the RCS texting protocol, which is set to receive a major ...

UPDATE (February 18, 2026): Google is working to fix one of the main annoyances of Google Messages. Read more about it at the end of the article. Summary: Google Messages is a messaging service from ...

Daniel writes guides on how to use the internet, explainers on how modern technology works, and the occasional smartwatch or e-reader review. He especially likes deep diving into niche topics that ...