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 ...

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 ...

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 helpful new features for Messages. Here’s how to tap into them all.

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 ...