Google is starting to introduce a slightly revised workflow for getting new group chats started in Messages on Android.

At the moment, opening the ‘plus’ menu in a conversation for “Location” just sends your current position as a static Google Maps link. Google Messages will soon offer real-time location sharing ...

Google and Apple today announced that testing of encrypted RCS messaging between Android and iPhone is now underway.

With the second iOS 26.4 beta, Apple and Google have started testing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for RCS messages exchanged between iPhone and Android users. Apple started testing E2EE for RCS in the ...

Services have been a huge part of Apple’s business for the past several years — to the tune of tens of billions of dollars in revenue last year alone. Now, with the new Apple Creator Studio bundle, ...

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Apple today introduced a new Apple Creator Studio bundle that offers access to six creative apps, as well as exclusive AI features and content, as part of a single subscription. In the U.S., pricing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zak Doffman writes about security, surveillance and privacy. Updated on Jan. 13 with further updates on locking apps on Android.

There's no magic setup to run Android Auto. While many people believed that getting a Google Pixel would guarantee a flawless experience behind the wheel, this is not what's happening these days. Now, ...

Android 17 is rumored to include a native App Lock feature. New code strings suggest that locked app notifications will show generic “New message” or “New notification” text instead of the usual ...

Android shortcut apps vary by use case: MacroDroid is best for simple, everyday automations; Tasker suits power users needing deep system control; Automate balances power and ease with visual flows; ...