The Messages app becomes more playful -- and more practical if you're out of range -- in the latest iOS update. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology for CNET. He is also the author of dozens of ...

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 ...

Currently, iMessage users can apply animated effects to chat bubbles, as well as send full-screen effects. For example, you can momentarily fill the chat screen with floating balloons. However, Apple ...

From customizing messages to securing them with end-to-end encryption, the latest version of Apple's OS kicks in several ...

Google Messages has been working on a new animation for adding messages to your chats. Rather than rising straight from the bottom, this change has messages expanding from the corners. Do the ...

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pinger, makers of the U.S.’s #1 free texting and calling app, today announced the global release of GIF Chat, a video-messaging app that combines animated GIFs with ...