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How to set up and activate iMessage for iPhone and iPad
By Adam Oram, Luke Filipowicz published
Messages lets you quickly and easily chat over iMessage or SMS/MMS, here's how to set it up.
How to get SMS text messages on your iPad
By Luke Filipowicz last updated
With SMS/MMS relay you can send and receive "green bubble" text and multimedia messages on your iPad as easily as on your iPhone!
How to sync your iMessage history and attachments to a new Mac
By Christine Chan published
Just get a new Mac and wondering how to get your entire Messages history onto your new Mac without too much effort? Here's how!
How to receive messages from specific contacts in Do Not Disturb mode on iPhone and iPad
By Tammy Rogers, Luke Filipowicz last updated
If you've ever missed a call through silent mode, Do Not Disturb Mode, or Focus on your iPhone or iPad, then Emergency Bypass is the answer to your prayers.
How to enable and disable notification sounds on your Mac
By Peter Cohen last updated
Stop unwanted interruptions by disabling extraneous app notification sounds.
Google says Apple is the one company 'dragging its heels' on RCS
By Joe Wituschek published
Google has posted a happy birthday for SMS and, while doing so, called on Apple to finally kill it off.
Google beats Apple to the punch with this long-requested messages feature
By Joe Wituschek published
Google Messages is testing out the ability to react to a message with any emoji you want.
iMessage is less secure than WhatsApp, Zuck rants
By Oliver Haslam published
Mark Zuckerberg says that WhatsApp is more secure than iMessage in a new post to Instagram.
A new version of iMessage could launch with Apple's rumored AR headset
By Joe Wituschek published
Leaker Majin Bu says that a new version of iMessage is on the way including a "new home, chat rooms, video clips, and new chat features in AR."
How to send iMessages on iPhone or iPad
By Joseph Keller, Bryan M Wolfe last updated
With iMessage, you can send all kinds of messages to all kinds of people. It lets you send text, photo, video, and a whole lot more! Here's how to get started with it on your iPhone or iPad.
How to disable and deactivate iMessage on iPhone or iPad
By Christopher Close last updated
If you're switching away from iPhone to Android, turn off iMessage to make sure you don't miss a text.
Tim Cook says you should buy an iPhone for your mom instead of asking for RCS support
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple doesn't look likely to bring RCS support to the iPhone if Tim Cook's recent comments are any indication.
Google should get its own house in order before pointing RCS fingers at Apple
By Palash Volvoikar published
Google has mounted a new attack on Apple over RCS and iMessage, but Google has it all wrong.
Google tries shaming Apple to 'fix' texting with 'Get the Message' campaign
By Joe Wituschek published
Google has launched a new campaign called "Get the Message" where the company is attempting to shame Apple into adopting RCS.
U.S. Secret Service blames iMessage for lost texts during January 6 insurrection
By Joe Wituschek published
The United States Secret Service says that it may disable iMessage on Secret Service members' work phones going forward due to those messages being lost.
Pokémon Go: 19 tips, tricks, and cheats to be the best trainer in the world!
By Serenity Caldwell last updated
We've updated our top tips to make sure you have all the latest info!
How to identify the modifier keys on the mac
By Lory Gil last updated
If you are wondering what those squiggly lines are when trying to figure out a keyboard shortcut from an app menu on your Mac, bookmark this page to help you remember what the modifier keys are.
How to use bubble and screen effects in Messages for iPhone and iPad
By Joseph Keller, Rene Ritchie published
How do you make the bubbles slam or turn invisible, or the screen turn to lasers or fireworks? With iMessage effects!
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