We've all been here before. All of us have, at one point or another, accidentally deleted an important text. Gloria, from Chepachet, Rhode Island, reached out to us with this question: "I accidentally ...

Other than snapping selfies and mindlessly scrolling on social media, one thing you mainly do on your phone is texting. It is, after all, among the easiest ways to communicate, especially when you're ...

One of the biggest conveniences technology has brought us is Rich Communication Services, or RCS messaging. With just an internet connection and a few taps on your phone, you can get in touch with ...

A new Android banking trojan called Sturnus is shaping up to be one of the most capable threats we have seen in a while. It ...

You don't have to lose your text messages when you change phones. This guide will show you how to download your SMS messages.

Google Messages now lets you delete a sent text message. A deleted message disappears for the other person immediately. The feature is available now for almost all Android users. Get more in-depth ...

You probably don't need to see the exact time your message was read. We'll explain the pros and cons of read receipts. Jason Chun is a CNET writer covering a range of topics in tech, home, wellness, ...

Learn how to tell if someone is watching you through your phone camera. Our guide outlines the top signs and steps to detect ...

Older adults can make smartphones easier to read and use by increasing font size, enabling high-contrast text, or using screen magnifiers. Features like Assistive Touch, reading mode, voice assistants ...

Rich Communication Services (RCS) was introduced as a successor to traditional SMS (Short Message Service) and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), promising a modern, feature-rich messaging experience ...

Your phone is your life. Learn how to protect it from threats like viruses to keep your device -- and the private information ...

Open GoogleMessages on your Android device. The RCS option lets others know you read their messages. From now on, when you send messages via RCS chat, you'll see a double checkmark when the text ...