Craig is a reporter for Pocket-lint based in Toronto. He earned a diploma in journalism from Seneca Polytechnic and holds a Media Foundations certificate from Humber College. Craig previously interned ...

Google Messages is reportedly testing a new long-press menu for text and image actions. This may replace the current toolbar design at the top of the screen. Each action in the menu is accompanied by ...

Apple’s Messages app got a bunch of new features in iOS 26, including a ‘Screen Unknown Senders’ option meant to eliminate spam texts. My initial experience with the feature wasn’t great, but tweaking ...

Like other Google apps, Messages for Android A/B tests many features. It can take the RCS/SMS client a rather long time to actually launch new functionality in stable. From various reports, Google ...

UPDATE (January 20, 2026): Google has started to roll out several changes to its Messages app. Find more information about what’s new at the end of the article. Summary: Google Messages is a messaging ...

Shannon Sharpe has been immersed in real estate her entire life, inspired by her grandfather, a builder who sparked her passion for the industry. With nearly 30 years of experience, she is a ...

iOS 26 is packed full of changes for iPhone users, including five great new group chat features in the Messages app. Here’s what’s new. Typing indicators have been a key iMessage features for years, ...

Google Messages Screen Effects add a fun touch to everyday chats, but you might not have encountered this cool feature. It’s not well-known, and the animations don’t have to be specifically selected ...