Trillions of text messages are sent and received via SMS-enabled devices every day, but have you ever stopped to ask, “What is SMS, exactly?” One of the oldest forms of mobile messaging, SMS messages ...

There are many reasons for wanting to print out a text message. Maybe someone sent you some exciting news via SMS, and you'd like to print it out and pin it on your bulletin board. Or maybe someone ...

The rise of online instant messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, iMessage, and Facebook Messenger has brought about several improvements and reasons to never look back to using traditional SMS. We ...

A closeup picture of a phone keyboard. The acronym T9 stands for Text on 9 keys. T9 "predictive texting" is a tool used primarily on non-smartphones (those with just a nine-key keyboard similar to a ...

In the past few months, people have probably seen the acronym "RCS" pop up in their messages while texting. It allows rich media features to be shared between iPhone and Android users, like seeing ...

Every time you need to talk to someone these days, you either use an instant messaging app or hop on your favorite social media platform. And why not? Not only are they convenient, but they also ...

Editor's Note: Verizon is warning an RCS texting change is in store for some users in 2025. Our latest story can be found here. Our original story continues below. If you've seen the letters RCS while ...

Tesla, known for its innovative features in electric vehicles, has introduced a text messaging system that allows drivers to stay connected while on the road. This feature, available across various ...