#Messaging Apps
AppsGoogle Messages Gemini Scam Protection Targets Sophisticated Text Scams
Google Messages Gemini scam protection adds opt-in cloud AI analysis, smarter link checks, and clearer warnings for messages from unknown senders.
AppsGoogle Phone Brings Back the Contacts Tab After Last Year's Redesign
Google is testing the Contacts tab in Phone by Google again, placing it between Home and Keypad after last year's redesign moved it into the sidebar.
AppsGoogle Messages Adds Swipe Gestures for Timestamps and Quick Replies
Google Messages is rolling out swipe gestures that reveal timestamps and RCS details with a left swipe and start direct replies with a right swipe.
AppsGoogle Messages Rolls Out a New Long-Press Menu With Precise Text Copying
Google Messages is widely rolling out a redesigned long-press menu that makes message actions easier to reach and lets users copy selected text.
How-ToGoogle Messages Can Auto-Delete OTP Texts After 24 Hours
Google Messages can automatically delete OTP texts after 24 hours. Here is where to find the setting and turn it on.
How-ToHow to Improve WhatsApp Account Security: 7 Settings
WhatsApp account security is easier to strengthen with two-step verification, passkeys, recovery options, linked devices, and encrypted backups.
AppsHow to Turn On RCS Chats in Google Messages
Learn how to turn on RCS chats in Google Messages, check your RCS status, and troubleshoot connection problems on Android.
AppsWhatsApp Pinned Messages Are Getting a Fourth Slot in Chats and Groups
WhatsApp pinned messages are getting a fourth slot in chats and groups. Rolling out in Android beta 2.26.35.8 - no stable release date from WhatsApp yet.
TechGoogle's September Android Drop Adds 5 Useful Features
Google's September Android Drop brings five updates, from Gemini Vision and Motion Assist to Find Hub Remembered and new Google Messages features.
AIWhatsApp AI Content Label Rolls Out to iPhone Channels on iOS
WhatsApp is rolling out an AI content label for iPhone Channels, letting admins disclose when media in an update was created or edited with AI tools.
AppsWhatsApp Media Previews Are Rolling Out in Chat List
WhatsApp is rolling out media previews in the Android chat list, adding thumbnails for photos, videos, and stickers so users can identify recent media faster.
AIChatGPT iMessage Plugin Arrives on Mac to Read, Draft, and Send Messages
ChatGPT iMessage plugin lands for Work and Codex on Apple silicon Macs. Read, draft, and send with per-action approval.