When you receive a text message, you sometimes see special effects, like balloons floating or fireworks exploding across your screen. These special effects can be triggered by using specific words or ...

There are many ways to liven up a text conversation. Most messaging platforms these days offer the use of emojis. GIFs, and stickers from third-party apps as a way for senders to zhuzh up responses or ...

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 ...

Learn how to use iOS 15 live text on iPhone! It has made all text in your camera display touchable. This feature enables you to interact with any text through the camera app. You can copy/paste, ...

Let the computer send your text for you. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac If you know how to schedule texts on iPhone, you can make sure you never forget to send a reminder, birthday greeting or ...

Do you often send text messages to a friend or family member across the pond? Or do you want to message someone who's currently off work and don't want to ping them during their downtime? Maybe you ...