One reason people prefer group chats in Apple's iMessage or RCS texting is the extra control and security these platforms provide. If everyone in your group is using iPhones, or if you're on Android ...

One of the most visually striking updates in iOS 26 is the ability to set customizable animated backgrounds for your conversations. Users can choose from a variety of options, including personal ...

What's new in Messages? Apple has finally given us built-in formatting options for iMessage conversations. Now, you can easily bold, italicize, underline or strike-through your text right in the app.

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Question: What is the difference between SMS and iMessage? Are there certain circumstances when it is better to use one ...