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Google Messages pinned chats may soon look more like their iMessage counterparts, but the redesign could come with a steep trade-off. PhoneArena reported on August 31 that Google is testing a beta interface built around large circular chat elements while considering a reduction in the maximum number of pinned conversations from 20 to six. The
Google Messages has been on a tear lately when it comes to new features, which makes sense given that Samsung shut down its own Messages app on July 6. There are clearly some big shoes to fill here, and Google has been polishing things up quickly as a result. Individually, plenty of these tweaks are
Samsung has officially confirmed what many Galaxy users feared: Samsung Messages is going away. The app will be fully discontinued in July 2026. It's already been pulled from pre-installation on newer Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S26 series. Once July hits, you won't be able to download it from the Galaxy Store either. And shortly
Samsung has posted an official “End of Service” notice on its website confirming that its native Messages app will go dark sometime in July. The exact shutdown date hasn't been pinned down yet — Samsung says it will be announced inside the app itself when the time comes. But the message is clear: the company
Like nearly every other technological advancement, texting has improved over time. Although there are many tools that provide you more control over your messaging, the basic premise remains the same. The most important thing is to identify the features that can have the biggest impact, even though the amount of functions can vary depending on
Google Messages' RCS texting feature isn't as efficient as it could be. You can't tell whether someone has RCS messaging enabled unless you start a chat with them. With a new RCS indication in Google Messages, Google is permanently resolving this issue. The “RCS” badge will appear on the right of numbers that support the
You have complete control over the default apps you use on Android for email, calls, texts, browsing, and more. Android lets you select your favorite apps as defaults, whether it be Chrome or Firefox, Gmail or Outlook, or any other third-party software that is compatible, in contrast to other mobile operating systems that force you
This week, Apple unveiled iOS 18, which includes a number of improvements, including the long-awaited Rich Communication Services, or RCS. The iPhone 16 was also announced alongside iOS 18. Since carrier activation is necessary for the messaging service to function, not all American networks will offer it at launch. The most recent list of carriers
iMessage has long been the primary distinction between iPhone and Android users (well, here in the US anyway). It's created a massive rift between the two platforms because iPhone users have their own exclusive space to hang out where Android users are at best annoying and at worst downright prohibited. Many businesses have made an
With over 2 billion monthly users, Meta's WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging platforms on the planet. We occasionally need to send messages on WhatsApp, but in order for our contacts to appear in the list, we must first sync them. Despite the fact that WhatsApp does not have this capability, there is
Have you just got a new Android smartphone for your holidays? It might be a little overwhelming if it's your first one, so to get you started, here are some apps you should install or set up on a new Android device immediately. Alternatively, it might be time to give them a shot if you're
